Fun with Firewater

I have discovered two new yummy drink concoctions recently. I use the word discover in the same sense that the Europeans discovered the Americas.

Drink 1: Caipicitrus

A twist on the standard caipirinha. Place in a martini shaker: the pulp and seeds of one passion fruit; 1 shot firewater [cachaça, vodka, rum]; 2 shots orange juice, ice, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Shake. Definitely shake. The benefits of this over a traditional caipirinha is that one, you get a whole fruit serving included, and two, the orange juice cuts the acidity and means less sugar needs to be added. Win-win.

Drink 2: Mangolicious

A simple batido but without the super-caloric condensed milk that is usually used here. Place in blender: pulp of one mango; milk; ice; firewater. Blend. Pour. Drink. Kind of like a smoothy for adults. The benefits of this one are also clear I would imagine, one whole fruit and no sugar. Win-win.

I guess we could also get our fruit servings but just eating the fruit itself, but this way is much more fun, I am sure you agree!