Brazil 66
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Ingredients
How to make
Serve in a old-fashioned glass
Prepare
- 1 Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- 2 Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
Method
- 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- 4 STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Garnish
- 5 Garnish with lime wedge.
Flavour profile
18.1% alc./vol. · 1.4 standard drinks · 170 calories
History
Evokes a Caipirinha with orange notes.
This drink was created at Absinthe Brasserie & Bar in San Francisco, USA. Its name might allude to Sérgio Mendes' band, Brazil 66. They were widely known for their 1966 hit song, "Mas Que Nada." This song is one of the most famous Brazilian tunes, and its title translates to a dismissive "Yeah, right!" The track reached number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the Official UK Top 40. The name of this cocktail could also be a nod to 1966, a year of disappointment for Brazil. The nation's football team had performed admirably in the two preceding World Cups. During their opening match in the 1966 World Cup against Bulgaria, Pelé, the most celebrated footballer globally, scored a goal from a free kick. This achievement made him the first player ever to score in three World Cups. However, the Bulgarian players resorted to repeated fouls against Pelé for the remainder of the game, which prevented him from participating in Brazil's subsequent match against Hungary. Without their star player, Brazil suffered a loss, necessitating a victory in their final group game against Portugal. The Portuguese team adopted the unfavorable tactics of the Bulgarians, persistently fouling Pelé. Consequently, he played through considerable discomfort for much of the match. Brazil lost this game and was consequently eliminated from the World Cup during the group stage.