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Shaken · 1 serving

Brasil

A bright cachaça sour with yellow herbal liqueur, fresh lemon, rich syrup, and a basil aroma.

Short answer

Brasil is a shaken cocktail made with cachaça, yellow chartreuse, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and basil. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Brasil ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Brasil ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Cachaça40 ml4 cl1.4 oz4 parts
Yellow Chartreuse20 ml2 cl0.7 oz2 parts
Lemon Juice25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz2.5 parts
Rich Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Basil3 leaf———

Garnish: Exactly one small restrained basil sprig

Method

How to make Brasil

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a clear old-fashioned glass, prepare fresh clear cubed ice, and reserve exactly one small restrained basil sprig.

  2. 02

    Measure the unaged cachaça, yellow herbal liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and rich simple syrup into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the herbal sour is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled old-fashioned glass over fresh clear cubed ice.

  6. 06

    Place the single compact basil sprig at the rim and serve immediately without citrus or any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Brasil taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Brasil questions

What is in a Brasil?

Kokto’s build uses cachaça, yellow chartreuse, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and basil.

How long does a Brasil take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Brasil prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Brasil alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B137https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/8746/brasil · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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