Batida de Carneval
A fruity and creamy cachaça cocktail ∙ Blend ∙ 4 min ∙ 9.2% ABV ∙
The Batida de Carneval blends cachaça with mango purée, fresh orange juice and condensed milk over crushed ice into a thick, creamy Brazilian batida.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Blend all ingredients with a scoop of crushed ice: Cachaça 60 mlMango purée 60 mlOrange juice 30 mlCondensed milk 30 ml
- Pour into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a mango slice
- Serve with a straw
Tips
- Blend only until smooth; keep going and the crushed ice melts, thinning out the thick body the mango purée and condensed milk give it.
History
Batida de Carneval belongs to Brazil's batida family of blended cachaça drinks. The earliest known reference to the batida appears in 1944, when Brazilian bartender João Zarattini described it in his book Coquetel em Suas Diversas Fórmulas as the most Brazilian of all cocktails, made from cachaça, fruit, and sugar. The batida became widespread in the 1960s and 1970s at beach gatherings and parties in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, aided by dairy industry campaigns that popularized sweetened condensed milk in the drink.
The Batida de Carneval is a named variation within this family built around mango, distinguishing it from other fruit-based batidas such as those made with coconut or passion fruit.
FAQ
What is in a Batida de Carneval?
Cachaça, mango purée, fresh orange juice and condensed milk: 60, 60, 30 and 30 ml. The condensed milk makes it thick and creamy, unlike lighter batidas made with juice alone.
How do you make a Batida de Carneval?
Blend cachaça, mango purée, orange juice, and condensed milk with a scoop of crushed ice until smooth. Pour into a chilled Collins glass and serve with a straw and a mango slice.
Is a Batida de Carneval shaken or blended?
Blended. Blending with crushed ice turns the mango purée and condensed milk into a thick frozen drink instead of a thin mix.
What glass is a Batida de Carneval served in?
A Collins glass, garnished with a mango slice.
Is a Batida de Carneval vegetarian or gluten-free?
Yes, this recipe is both vegetarian and gluten-free; its only animal product is the condensed milk.
