Carnival Concoction

From the country that gave the world the bikini, the samba, and the bossa nova comes Agua Luca, Brazil’s most celebrated brand of cachaça. Simply known as Brazilian rum, cachaça is made from pure sugarcane juice, unlike conventional rums, which are made from by-products such as refined sugar or molasses and then aged in oak barrels.

Distilled from the fermented juice of high quality hand-cut sugarcane within 24-hours of harvesting, combined with its meticulous production process, Agua Luca cachaça imparts a lighter, cleaner taste, and an aroma that far surpasses premium brand rums. It is then filtered 12 times to produce its smooth and lively finish. The spirit’s unique flavor can be attributed to the distillery’s artisanal techniques and traditions, which have been refined for over 450 years, making Agua Luca the cachaça brand of choice.

As you twist the cap off Agua Luca’s stylish tubular bottle, the light, citrus dashed scent instantly transports you to the shores of Rio’s Ipanema beach, as the sun sets to the euphoric sounds of Stan Getz’s Ebony Samba. It’s a sexy scent befitting Brazil’s uninhibited sensual culture. While cachaça might conjure up such visuals of exotic splendor, this wasn’t always the case, as early in its history, African slaves, peasants, and members of the lower class were the only ones consuming the spirit. For that reason, elitists considered it unfit for upscale bars and restaurants. However, it would be only a matter of time before the masses would take notice of its distinct flavor, creating a wider appreciation throughout the years up until today. Now a sophisticated libation considered by some to be in the same class as whiskey and wine, cachaça’s popularity continues to grow with bars throughout the world adding it as a permanent fixture to their shelves, serving as an excellent substitute for many popular cocktails made from vodka, tequila, and other rums.

Known as “the spirit that comes alive,” Agua Luca is the perfect drink for a day out on the ocean, regardless of whether you’re relaxing on deck or celebrating that record-breaking catch.

Aqua Luca Cachaça

An extremely versatile spirit, cachaça can be drunk neat or mixed, especially when making caipirinhas, the national drink of Brazil, which is steadily becoming a mainstream cocktail in both North America and Europe.

Caipirinha Recipe Ingredients:

• 2.5 ounces of cachaça
• 1 key lime (8 wedges)
  
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
  
• Ice cubes or crushed ice

Crush the lime slices and sugar with a pestle. Add cachaça and ice to taste and stir well. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.