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Cachaca

  • Spirit
  • 43% ABV
  • 8 drinks

What is Cachaca?

Cachaça is the protected name for aguardente de cana, a sugarcane spirit produced in Brazil.

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

  • ✓You want a full-strength spirit (43% ABV) as a cocktail base.
  • ✓There are 8 drinks on WhatDrink using this.

Skip if…

  • ✗You prefer lower-ABV mixers or liqueurs.

At a Glance

69 kcalCalories
43%ABV
0gSugar
0gCarbs
SpiritType
8Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

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What does Cachaca taste like?

sugarcane, grassy, earthy, fruit, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Cachaca profile

Mixability: MediumIntensity: BoldDryBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: sours, highballs, stirred cocktails

  • High-strength spirit (43% ABV)

sugarcane, grassy, earthy, fruit, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Contains alcohol
Bold intensityDry sweetnessHigh-strength spirit (43% ABV)

Ways to use cachaca

Cocktails (8)

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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.