brazilian quentao

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 cups water
• 3/4 cup cubed fresh ginger root
• 2 limes, sliced
• 4 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle cachaca

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• pour sugar into a 3-quart saucepan and place over medium-high heat. cook while stirring gently until the sugar melts and turns golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• carefully and slowly pour in the water, stirring to dissolve the caramel. add the ginger, lime, and cinnamon; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. pour in the cachaca, and cook until hot, about 5 minutes more. strain before serving.