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Rabo de Galo cocktail

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Rabo de Galo

A Brazilian classic blending cachaça with vermouth and Cynar.

Base
Other
Difficulty
Easy
Strength
Strong
Origin
Brazil

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Add the Cachaça, Sweet Vermouth, Cynar, and Angostura Bitters to a Rocks Glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir briefly to combine.
  3. Garnish with an Orange Twist.

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About the Rabo de Galo

The Rabo de Galo, translating to 'cock's tail,' is a strong and spirit-forward Brazilian cocktail that highlights the bold flavors of cachaça. The addition of sweet vermouth and Cynar provides a bitter and herbal balance, making it a popular choice in Brazil. Finished with a touch of Angostura bitters and garnished with an orange twist, it's a refined yet simple drink.

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How this compares

  • Negroni

    A gin-based cocktail with Campari and sweet vermouth, offering a more herbal and slightly sweeter alternative to the Rabo de Galo's cachaça-forward profile.

  • Boulevardier

    A whiskey cocktail with Campari and sweet vermouth, providing a richer and warmer flavor compared to the Rabo de Galo's bold cachaça and Cynar combination.

  • Americano

    A lighter cocktail with sweet vermouth and Campari, offering a refreshing and less spirit-forward alternative to the Rabo de Galo.

  • Sazerac

    A whiskey cocktail with absinthe and bitters, providing a spicier and more aromatic take compared to the Rabo de Galo's herbal bitterness.

  • Manhattan

    A classic whiskey cocktail with sweet vermouth and bitters, offering a smoother and less bitter profile than the Rabo de Galo's Cynar-infused flavor.

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