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Girl From Ipanema

Served in a Wine Glass

Cocktailalcoholic21.5% ABV4 ingredients

Nutrition information is not yet available for this drink.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Add the cachaca, lemon juice and syrup to your boston glass.Add
  2. Add ice and shake until ice cold.Shaken
  3. Pour into a chilled flute and top-up with ChampagnePour

How to Serve

Glass
Wine Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
AcidityFlatCrisp
FruitinessEarthyFruity
BoldnessDelicateBold
  • Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

Food pairings

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Lemon Juice15 ml

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes
Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Agave Syrup10 ml

Simple SyrupWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount, then adjust if the drink tastes thin or less rounded.
What changes
Simple syrup can replace agave syrup when you want a more neutral sweetener.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Girl From Ipanema?
The Girl From Ipanema is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Wine Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 21.5%.
What does a Girl From Ipanema taste like?
Girl From Ipanema has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Agave, Sweet, Earthy. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Girl From Ipanema?
Girl From Ipanema pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Girl From Ipanema?
The Girl From Ipanema has an ABV of approximately 21.5%. That's approximately 0.61 US standard drinks. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
What drinks are similar to a Girl From Ipanema?
If you enjoy Girl From Ipanema, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Girl From Ipanema at home?
Yes. The Girl From Ipanema uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Wine Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Girl From Ipanema with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.