Saturdays for us are typically about running errands early so we can simply enjoy the rest of the weekend as a family. That is, on Saturdays when we do not already have some event planned; which lately are few and far between. Today, the girls had a hair appointment a few cities away, so my son and I did the PetSmart shopping then met the girls afterwards. With a few more errands to run, we decided to "fuel up" first at the local Bahama Breeze. It's there where my wife discovered a most intriguing alcoholic beverage on their "specials" list. It's called a Caipirinha, pronounced (kai-pee-reen-yah). At Bahama Breeze, it's a concoction of natural cane rum, fresh lime and sugar cane juice. My wife suggested we split one, just to try. Given the ingredients, and it sounding like a piece of lime candy with some rum mixed in, I, of course, agreed wholeheartedly. Our expectations were exceeded after the first sip - it was refreshing, tasty and addictive. I can see where some people might easily order 3-4 of these things in one sitting, only to realize that, despite their delicious flavor, they also pack a punch! Upon writing this blog entry, I was curious as to the origin of this unique beverage. I found that it is a traditional Brazilian drink, which has become increasingly popular in the states over the past few years. In Brazil, it's served with cachaça, which is a liquor made from fermented sugar cane. There are several variations of the drink using various fruits, including tangerine, strawberry and passion fruit. Some prefer replacing the rum with a different alcohol to create new variation. There's the caipiroshka which uses vodka and the caipiríssima, which uses white rum. Whatever your tastes, I highly recommend the original. Keep it in mind for your next trip to Bahama Breeze.
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