BRAZILIAN QUENTAO

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This ginger-lime cider is a traditional Brazilian drink. Wonderfully warm and surprisingly sweet and spicy, Quentao is a fabulous holiday alternative to mulled wine or spiked cider.

Provided by JESSYSCHREIER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Brazilian

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white sugar
3 cups water
¾ cup cubed fresh ginger root
2 limes, sliced
4 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
1 (750 milliliter) bottle cachaca

Steps:

  • Pour sugar into a 3-quart saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Cook while stirring gently until the sugar melts and turns golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Carefully and slowly pour in the water, stirring to dissolve the caramel. Add the ginger, lime, and cinnamon; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in the cachaca, and cook until hot, about 5 minutes more. Strain before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 4.6 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

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