What is Brazil's national drink?

The national drink of Brazil is the caipiriña. This distinction is due to its deep connection with Brazilian culture, its popularity both nationally and internationally and its official recognition as a cultural heritage. It is a cocktail made from cachaça, which is the sugar cane spirit native to Brazil. The difference with rum is that rum is produced from the fermentation of fresh sugarcane juice, while rum is obtained from molasses, a by-prod…