Comments on: Guaraná

By: Upriver

Upriver — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:31:56 +0000

Jerry – Furthermore, a more precise translation of “caipirinha” would be a “Daisy Duke”. Because it is sweet but can still drive you under the table. You know what I mean.

By: Upriver

Upriver — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:27:56 +0000

Jerry – Cachaca, like tequila or grappa, comes in different qualities and prices. You can find cachaca as expensive (and pleasant) as a good bottle of Bulleit.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:56:24 +0000

I was told that ‘Caipira’ is Brasilian slang for what we refer to as a ‘hick’ or a ‘redneck’ here in the US. So the drink, caipirinha is a basic, strong drink made from inexpensive local liquor, cachaca.
Cachasa is pretty bad by itself, along the lines of cheap tequila or grappa.

By: Luke G.

Luke G. — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:22:49 +0000

I used to buy a 24-case a week of the stuff from my local Latino Market. Sadly, I’ve sworn off caffeine. Man I love that drink.

By: Tatyana

Tatyana — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:00:36 +0000

Jerry – he won’t (if you disclose that cashasa is a hard liquor).
I did – and love it. Can’t decide which I like more – mojito or caipirinha.

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:08:42 +0000

Thank you. Sadly, you are not selling it but, at least, I now know what it is for when I see it.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:45:38 +0000

Try a caipirinha sometime.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:17:20 +0000

I tried it because I didn't know what it was. Drank it straight from the can and didn't see what it looked like. It tasted a bit like ginger ale, though I may have been influenced by the color of the can. I looked it up later and was surprised to learn about its supposed high caffeine content. I didn't notice any stimulant effect. I prefer Vimto.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:34:51 +0000

Its a soft drink, close to Dr. Pepper but less carbonated (at least to me). Its flavored by, you guessed it, the guarana berry.

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:13:49 +0000

Um, what is it? I mean apart from caffeine, what’s in it? We are so ignorant on this side of the Pond. :(

By: Jerry

Jerry — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:04:23 +0000

I lived in Brasil for a year. Guarana, great stuff! It can be had, at least in NYC.

By: Upriver

Upriver — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:44:57 +0000

The very occasional Brazilian student who would be willing to burn the midnight oil would mix guarana extract with large doses of expresso and get an extra boost for the go. Power drinks have coppied that apparently.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:48:41 +0000

Guaraná is new to you? Boy are YOU deprived!

Try churrascaria too.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:55:59 +0000

I dunno…I’m sure its a good drink whatever it is..but my gaze naturally keeps locking on that blurry sandwich/wrap/gyro in the background….