By Dr. Elixir
Photography by Justin Negard
Whether you just got back from a warm vacation or are dreaming of escaping the cold, a Batida is the perfect cocktail to conjure up those tropical vibes. This Brazilian cocktail features their famed spirit cachaça, fruit juice or coconut milk, and sugar. For this version, I combined two traditional recipes, blending coconut milk and condensed milk for a creamier cocktail, and made mango the star ingredient.
Dr. Elixir
Ingredients
SERVES TWO.
2 oz. puréed mango
2 oz. coconut milk
2 oz. condensed milk
6 oz. cachaça
Ice cubes
Allspice
Whole nutmeg
Shaved mango, fresh or frozen
Directions
Combine mango, coconut milk, condensed milk and cachaça in a cocktail shaker. Add several cubes of ice and shake for approximately 30 seconds. Place four ice cubes in each glass and pour the cocktail. Top with a dash of allspice, freshly ground nutmeg and shaved mango.
This article was published in the January/February 2025 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
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