Batida de Maracuja

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Chill 2 short glasses or small tumblers if possible. Measure all the ingredients so the drink blends quickly and stays very cold.

2. 2

   Add the cachaca, passion fruit juice, sweetened condensed milk, and 300 g ice cubes to a blender.

3. 3

   Blend for 15-20 seconds, just until smooth, frothy, and lightly thickened. Do not overblend or the ice will dilute the drink too much. Taste and, if you prefer a sharper drink, add a splash more cachaca; for a creamier style, add a little more condensed milk.

4. 4

   Put 50 g ice cubes into each glass, then divide the batida between them. Spoon a little fresh passion fruit pulp over each drink for aroma and texture, and serve immediately while thick and icy.

Nutrition per serving

Notes

• •For the best flavor, use unsweetened passion fruit juice or freshly strained juice; bottled sweetened juice can make the cocktail overly sugary.
• •If you do not have a blender, shake the liquid ingredients with crushed ice very hard, then strain over fresh ice; the texture will be less creamy but still delicious.
• •A classic batida is meant to be served very cold and freshly blended, so do not make it far in advance.
• •For a lighter version, reduce the condensed milk to 70 g; the drink will be less rich and slightly more tart.

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