Brasilian Independance Day Celebration!

Did you know that the Brazilian Declaration of Independence is all because a devoted wife sent a note to her royal husband warning him of Portugal’s intent to usurp his diminishing power? Prince Pedro received the note from Princess Leopoldina of Habsburg on September 7, 1822. This information was enough for him to turn to his companions, unsheathe his sword and declare, “Independence or death!” Prince Pedro’s stand was full of passion, patriotism and confidence and at that moment ended 322 years of Portugal’s colonial dominance over Brazil.

Recognized in Brazil as “Sete de Setembro”, it is a joyful celebration. Toasting with the nation’s official cocktail, the caipirinha, Brazilian Independence Day is celebrated all over the world on September 7 with festivals, parades and concerts. Last year alone, Brazilian Independence Day was celebrated with parties and pageantry in a global way - the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan and even the Republic of Angola to name a few. One of the most impassioned declarations of independence in world history deserves a toast.

This year revelers can join the celebration with a pitcher of the Ultimate Caipirinha using Authentically Brazilian Cabana Cachaça. While the traditional caipirinha is simply made with cachaça, lime and sugar, variations on the recipe are as diverse as Brazilians themselves. And here's a little known fact, for true Brazilians, the word caipirinha translates to “little peasant girl”.


This year, join Cabana Cachaça and the people of Brazil to toast Sete de Setembro with the official cocktail of the country that brought you Pelé and Gisele Bundchen.


The Ultimate Caipirinha
Classic Pitcher Recipe:
8oz Cabana Cachaça
8 teaspoons superfine sugar OR 4 ounces of simple syrup
5 Limes quartered

Muddle the quartered limes in the bottom of a pitcher. Add all other ingredients and plenty of ice. Stir about 30 times. For an extra burst of color and flavor, muddle in some fresh berries with the limes. Enjoy!

Carmen Operetta