Spirits
Cachaca
- Spirit
- 43% ABV
- 7 drinks
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- ✓You want a full-strength spirit (43% ABV) as a cocktail base.
- ✓There are 7 drinks on WhatDrink using this.
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- ✗You prefer lower-ABV mixers or liqueurs.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
On this page
What is Cachaca?
Cachaca is mapped to the Cachaça reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Cachaca taste like?
sugarcane, grassy, earthy, fruit, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Cachaca profile
Best used for: sours, highballs, stirred cocktails
- High-strength spirit (43% ABV)
sugarcane, grassy, earthy, fruit, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Ways to use cachaca
Alternatives to try
Similar options
Popular drinks with Cachaca
Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 69
- Sugar
- 0g
- Carbs
- 0g
Per 100ml — 230 kcal · 0g sugar · 0g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Cachaca — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Cachaca?
- There are 7 cocktail recipes featuring Cachaca in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Cachaca?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Cachaca include Caipirinha, Dark Caipirinha, Elderflower Caipirinha. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Cachaca?
- Cachaca has an ABV of approximately 43%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Cachaca with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Cachaca sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Cachaca, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.