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Cuca Fresca Premium Brazilian Cachaca Selects 57 Main Street Imports as Exclusive New York Agent
12/01/08
Savor the Spirit of Brazil, the land of carnival, the samba and sun-drenched beaches. Brazilians love to relax and have fun – especially while enjoying their most popular spirit, Cachaca or sugarcane rum.
Cuca Fresca is Portuguese for “Cool Head.” Cuca Fresca is an authentic Brazilian Cachaca. It can be enjoyed straight up or used as the ultimate cocktail mixer – especially in a Caipirinha a cocktail that is internationally recognized and associated with Brazilian culture.
To savor the spirit of Brazil by creating your own Caipirinha you will need:
– 2 ounces Cuca Fresca Premium Brazilian Cachaca or Cuca Fresca Pure Gold Cachaca
– 1 lime cut into 8 pieces
– 2 Tablespoons of superfine sugar
Place limes in a 10-ounce rocks glass and add sugar. Muddle the lime and sugar together in the bottom of the glass. Fill the glass with ice then add Cuca Fresca Cachaca. Stir well. Garnish with a lime slice.
Cuca Fresca is also available in a variety of ready-to-serve flavors including Classic Caipirinha, Original Passion Fruit and Original Mango.
Socially responsible, only organically grown sugarcane is hand crafted to create Cuca Fresca. Portions of the proceeds earned by Cuca Fresca are donated to several non-profit organizations dedicated to saving the Brazilian rainforest.
Peter Morales, President and CEO of 57 Main Street Imports states, “We are pleased to be representing Cuca Fresca. Americans are always looking for exciting, new taste experiences. Cuca Fresca is distilled from the juice of organically grown, unrefined sugarcane, giving it a distinctly fresh and unique taste which is perfect for today’s consumer.”