Legalize Cachaça http://www.legalizecachaca.com Legalize It! Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:21:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Supporters Gettin’ Funkie. http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/supporters-gettin-funkie/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/supporters-gettin-funkie/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:13:35 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=1307
Legalize Cachaça supporters came out to the 1st ever Baile Funkie Fofo pop up party at the Thompson LES rooftop pool in NYC for some cocktails and beats. DJ Manero spun poolside, Gotham Synchro performed though out the evening, the Leblon Caipirinha Bar was mixing up strawberry basil and traditional caipirinhas, and the VIP’s had their very own Caipiristas to mix and muddle their drinks. Check out the scene covered  by New York Insider TV.

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Enough said.

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/uncategorized/1301/feed/ 0 It’s better. Enough said. The Legalize Truck Named Hamptons Car of the Day http://www.legalizecachaca.com/uncategorized/the-legalize-truck-named-hamptons-car-of-the-day/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/uncategorized/the-legalize-truck-named-hamptons-car-of-the-day/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:34:33 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=1294 The Legalize Truck was named “Hamptons Car of the Day” by Guest of a Guest.   The article describes the truck as “the coolest destination for you and your friends to enjoy a cold Caipirinha or their newest concoction, the LeBlon James.”  Make sure to wave the truck down if you see it cruising the LA or NYC streets and ask for some complimentary Caipirinha flavored sorbet and how you can help the Legalize Cachaça movement.

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/uncategorized/the-legalize-truck-named-hamptons-car-of-the-day/feed/ 0 20100312_leblon_250×250 New York’s Firefighters Loves Leblon http://www.legalizecachaca.com/uncategorized/new-yorks-firefighters-loves-leblon/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/uncategorized/new-yorks-firefighters-loves-leblon/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:42:12 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=1288 We helped some of New Yorks’s finest firefighters fight off the NYC heat by serving them Caipirinha flavored sorbet.  After educating them about our fight to Legalize Cachaça, the NYC heroes became proud supporters the Legalize movement.

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/uncategorized/new-yorks-firefighters-loves-leblon/feed/ 2 IMG_2727 Try these cachaça coctails at home! http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-orleans/try-these-cachaca-coctails-at-home/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-orleans/try-these-cachaca-coctails-at-home/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:15:27 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=1242 On Thursday, July 22nd, Cachaça was featured at 25 Spirited Dinners at the Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, LA.  World-renowned mixologists worked with the chefs to create and pair a custom Leblon Cachaça Cocktail with a specific course at each dinner.  These tantalizingly delicious creations were just too good to keep to ourselves.


Broussard’s
Cocktail by Nick Nemeth

The Maison Jerry Cocktail
30ml Leblon Cachaça
30 mL Sailor Jerry spiced rum
15 mL fresh lime juice
15 mL simple syrup
30 mL Egg whites
6 Raspberries
10 Black peppercorns

Method:
Shake ingredients over ice, and fine-strain into a chilled coupe.
Finish with brulee of Angostura Aromatic bitters.


Jackson
Cocktail by Paul Clarke, Jeffrey Morganthaler, & Jeremy Thompson

Third Course Cocktail
1 1/2 oz Leblon cachaça
3/4 oz Fresh lime juice
3/4 oz Pineapple gum syrup
1/2 oz Egg white
1/4 oz Luxardo amaretto
1 tsp Apricot preserves

Method:
Shake and serve in a cocktail glass.


Mike’s On The Avenue
Cocktail by Jim Ryan & Bompass & Parrn

Tony’s Coconut Batida
1 oz Leblon cachaça
2 oz Coco Lopez Coconut Cream
1 oz Half & half
1/4 oz Simple syrup
Toasted coconut garnish

Method:
Stir together in a glass. Add toasted coconut for garnish.


Restaurant August
Cocktail by Rob Cooper & Ted Haigh

Common Man’s Reviver
2 oz Leblon cachaça
3/4 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur
1 oz Lemon juice
1/4 oz Herbsaint Original
Top with tonic water

Method:
Serve with spoon so recipient can stir.


Click here to see more recipes you can try at home!

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-orleans/try-these-cachaca-coctails-at-home/feed/ 1 broussard jackson-1 mikes august Legalize Cachaça. Save the Caipirinha. http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-orleans/legalize-cachaca-save-the-caipirinha/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-orleans/legalize-cachaca-save-the-caipirinha/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:19:19 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=1181 The Legalize Movement has spread throughout New Orleans with great success!  Steve Luttmann, Founder of Leblon Cachaça, was mixing up a storm, showing attendees of the Spirited Dinner what a true Caipirinha tastes like.  To continue the night’s excitement, there was a Save the Caipirinha after-party at the Royal Sonesta Courtyard.

If you have never tried a Caipirinha before, you are definitely missing out!  Use the recipe below to make your own Caipirinha at home for all your family and friends.

The Leblon Caipirinha

2 oz. Leblon Cachaça
1/2 Lime
2 tsp Superfine sugar or 1 oz Simple Syrup*
Glass-Rocks

Directions: Cut the lime into four wedges. Muddle the lime and sugar in a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and add Leblon Cachaça. Shake vigorously. Serve in a rocks glass. Garnish with a slice of lime.

*1 packet of Splenda or Equal can be used in place of superfine sugar.

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-orleans/legalize-cachaca-save-the-caipirinha/feed/ 0 image[1] image leblon-cachaca-caipirinha-recipe Two Cities, One night! http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-orleans/two-cities-one-night/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-orleans/two-cities-one-night/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:10:33 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=1169 The Legalize team is hitting two cities in one night! Tonight is the Spirited Dinner in New Orleans and the Legalize contest in NYC.  Top restaurants throughout New Orleans will be pairing unique Cachaça cocktails with specially prepared dishes at each of their dinners.  Check out the list of all the restaurants where you can sign up for the Spirited Dinner.  If you attend one of our Caipi-Hours tonight in NYC you will be entered to win a night on the town in the Legalize Truck with three of your closest friends!

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-orleans/two-cities-one-night/feed/ 0 MOONRISE.TIF New York City Win a night on the Legalize Truck! http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/win-a-night-on-the-legalize-truck/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/win-a-night-on-the-legalize-truck/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:03:37 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=1158

If you are in New York or Los Angeles tomorrow, July 22nd, come to a Leblon Caipi-Hour to enter to win a night out on the town in the Legalize Truck with 3 of your closest friends.

Visit any of our Caipi-Hours below from 6-9 PM:

NY Locations

Empire Room – 350 5th St.
Caliente Cab Gramercy – 488 3rd Ave.
Macondo – 157 East Houston St.

LA Locations

Ciudad- 445 South Figueroa Street
Casa – 350 S Grand Ave

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/win-a-night-on-the-legalize-truck/feed/ 0 4649510129_147122edce_b Caipi-Mobile.miami Tales of the Cocktail – Spirited Dinner – New Orleans http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-orleans/tales-of-the-cocktail-spirited-dinner-new-orleans-july-22nd/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-orleans/tales-of-the-cocktail-spirited-dinner-new-orleans-july-22nd/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:28:00 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=1131 If you are in New Orleans this week and haven’t had a chance to support our movement, you can join us at one of the Spirited Dinners, where some of the country’s top mixologists will be pairing Cachaça cocktails with some of New Orleans finest cuisine.


Check out the list of all the restaurants where you can sign up for the Spirited Dinner

Find out more information about Tales of the Cocktail here!

Furacão Leblon
(The New Orleans Classic with Leblon Cachaça)

2 oz. Leblon Cachaça
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 oz. fresh pineapple juice
1/2 passion fruit
fresh cherry

Method:
Stir all ingredients in a highball glass. Add ice and garnish with a fresh cherry.

From the famous Pat O’Briens in New Orleans, Naren and Jacob do a little comparative research on the differences between a Hurricane made with a fine powder mix (note: please do not try this at home), and a Hurricane made with Fresh Fruit and Leblon Cachaça (note: please try this one at home).

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-orleans/tales-of-the-cocktail-spirited-dinner-new-orleans-july-22nd/feed/ 0 hurricane Show your support! Come to Leblon. Have a Caipirinha. http://www.legalizecachaca.com/about-legalize-cachaca/show-your-support-come-to-leblon-have-a-caipirinha/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/about-legalize-cachaca/show-your-support-come-to-leblon-have-a-caipirinha/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:38:59 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=1109 Have you ever wondered how you could help support our Legalize Cachaça Movement?

The answer is simple…Enjoy a Leblon Caipirinha!

Leblon is the best Cachaça because it is made in the heart of Brazil by the master distiller, Gilles Merlet.  Recently, Leblon Cachaça was the only Cachaça awarded the title of Master, above of any other Cachaça.  Even Vitoria Secret Model Alessandra Ambrosio agrees that Leblon is the premium Cachaça.  She said she felt like she was back in Brazil the instant she took a sip of a Leblon Caipirinha at the Thompson’s LES Hotel.  The buzz about Cachaça is growing.  We know our Legalize Cachaça Movement has been successful when we see the feedback from magazines, blogs, facebook, twitter, and our Caipi-Mobile.

Raise your glass, cheers, and enjoy a refreshingly delicious Leblon Caipirinha!

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/about-legalize-cachaca/show-your-support-come-to-leblon-have-a-caipirinha/feed/ 0 Caipirnha LIVE LOVE LEBLON LOGO Picture 8 Come to a Leblon Caipi-Hour. Ride the Caipi-Mobile. http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/come-to-a-leblon-caipi-hour-ride-the-caipi-mobile/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/come-to-a-leblon-caipi-hour-ride-the-caipi-mobile/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:31:39 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=1095 Summer is in full swing and if you haven’t been to a Leblon Caipi-Hour, now is your chance.  On July 22nd, we will be hosting a series of Caipi-Hours in New York and Los Angeles from 6-9pm.  If you are in the LA or NY area, please join us at one of the locations below for a chance to win a night out on the town in the Leblon truck with 3 of your closest friends.  If you are not in the NY or LA area and want to go to a Caipi-Hour please contact us or check out our Caipi-Hour schedule.

NY Locations

Empire Room – 350 5th St.
Caliente Cab Gramercy – 488 3rd Ave.
Macondo – 157 East Houston St.

LA Locations

Ciudad- 445 South Figueroa Street
Casa – 350 S Grand Ave

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/come-to-a-leblon-caipi-hour-ride-the-caipi-mobile/feed/ 0 CHEERS TO MIAMI’S NEWEST EDITION! http://www.legalizecachaca.com/miami/cheers-to-miamis-newest-edition/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/miami/cheers-to-miamis-newest-edition/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:44:37 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=1052 We created the LeBlon James cocktail to celebrate Miami’s newest star.  Use the recipe below to make the delicious cocktail at home, then raise your glasses and cheers to their bright future together.

Fresh lime, teased with sweetness, smashed with ice
and doused in Brasil’s Finest Cachaça

Fill a highball or pint glass with ice
Add 2 ounces of Leblon Cachaça
1 ounce of sour mix or 2 squeezes of fresh lime juice
Fill to the top with lemon-lime soda
Stir Well
Enjoy

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/miami/cheers-to-miamis-newest-edition/feed/ 0 The Leblon James_for Blog THE LEGALIZE CACHAÇA MOVEMENT IS IN FULL FORCE! http://www.legalizecachaca.com/about-legalize-cachaca/the-legalize-cachaca-movement-is-in-full-force/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/about-legalize-cachaca/the-legalize-cachaca-movement-is-in-full-force/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:41:39 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=1050 The Legalize Cachaça movement has received such great feedback, we decided to take over the entire United States!  We have even spread internationally to Brazil, France, and England.  We started out campaigning on the streets, but after gaining an incredible amount of interest, we spread the movement to Facebook and Twitter to increase the awareness to people in locations our street teams cannot reach.  We also spread the word on the Leblon Cachaça twitter account.

Now everyone can join the movement and help Legalize Cachaça so we can finally call our beloved Cachaça by its name instead the current mislabeled “Brazilian Rum.”  So far we have taken over California, Georgia, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Boston, Nevada, Texas, and Chicago.  We have grown exponentially and are not planning on slowing down anytime soon!

Please help us spread the word by writing about us on Facebook, twitter, or blogs!  Retweet, repost, link to our blog, or suggest us to your friends on Facebook so more people can be aware of our cause.  Each new person that knows about our movement brings us a little closer to our goal of LEGALIZING CACHAÇA!

Our Caipi-Mobiles are currently cruising around NYC and LA creating buzz and gaining support.  If you see a truck please tweet a picture and we can send you a free muddler if you send us your address!

We welcome comments or suggestions on this blog as well!  Please let us know if you have any ideas how to spread the movement.

LEGALIZE CACHAÇA!

JOIN THE MOVEMENT!

SPREAD THE WORD!

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/about-legalize-cachaca/the-legalize-cachaca-movement-is-in-full-force/feed/ 0 Picture 7 CNN INTERVIEW WITH CACHAÇA TOM! http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/cnn-interview-with-cachaca-tom/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/cnn-interview-with-cachaca-tom/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:46:51 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=1034 Our bright lime green Legalize Cachaça truck definitely stands out like a sore thumb while driving through NYC and Los Angeles!  The truck caught the eye of a CNN reporter in NY, who was intrigued by our cause and decided to write a story about the Legalize Cachaça Movement and our delicious Leblon Caipirinha, a Brazilian cocktail made with Leblon Cachaça, fresh limes, sugar, and ice.  Cachaça Tom and his team of Leblonettes work day and night to spread the word about Legalize Cachaça.  They are trying to allow Cachaça to be in its own category, instead of being forced to call itself “Brazilian Rum.”  Tom and his beautiful Brazilian Leblonettes give out pamphlets with information about Cachaça and samples of refreshing Caipirinha flavored sorbet, which definitely helps New Yorkers fight the torturous heat these days.  As more and more people become involved in our movement, we know we know we will be able to successfully petition the U.S. government and gain our right to be called CACHAÇA!

HELP SUPPORT US LEGALIZE CACHAÇA!

Read the article here!

*Photographs courtesy of CNN iReport

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/cnn-interview-with-cachaca-tom/feed/ 0 Picture 6 Picture 11 Can’t fight the heat…Cool off with an frozen Caipirinha! http://www.legalizecachaca.com/los-angeles/cant-fight-the-heat-cool-off-with-an-frozen-caipirinha/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/los-angeles/cant-fight-the-heat-cool-off-with-an-frozen-caipirinha/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:40:29 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=990 The temperature is rising outside throughout the Northeast, with no signs of slowing down!  The heat wave is now expanding throughout the rest of the US!  If your temperature is boiling due to the 100+ degree heat, grab an ice cold Caipirinha.  Look out for our Caipi-Mobile driving around L.A. and NYC!  If you are lucky enough to catch the Legalize Truck, ask for their free Leblon Caipirinha flavored sorbet samples.

Here are a few of our frozen Caipirinha recipes in case you want to try to make one at home!

Black and Blue Berry Batida

Ingredients:
2 oz. Leblon Cachaça
2 oz. condensed milk
½ oz. blackberry liqueur
¼ cup blackberries
¼ cup blueberries
1 cup cracked ice

Method:
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with a small pillow of freshly whipped cream and berries.

Cachaça Colada

Ingredients:
1 ¾ oz. Leblon Cachaça
1 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. pina colada mix
¼ lime
1 cup cracked ice
A splash of simple syrup
Pineapple, for garnish

Method:
Fresh-squeeze the juice of a ¼ lime into a blender and add the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth and garnish with a slice of pineapple.

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/los-angeles/cant-fight-the-heat-cool-off-with-an-frozen-caipirinha/feed/ 0 black-and-blue-batida-300×450 cachaca-colada-300×451 WORLD CUP 2014: IN BRAZIL! http://www.legalizecachaca.com/about-legalize-cachaca/world-cup-2014-in-brazil/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/about-legalize-cachaca/world-cup-2014-in-brazil/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:24:52 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=978 Unfortunately, our hometown team, Brazil, lost to Netherlands 2:1 in their World Cup quarter-final game today.   We still love the Brazil team and are looking forward to the next World Cup games in 2014, which will be HELD IN BRAZIL!!! Hopefully playing in our home base will be lucky for us and we will win the World Cup next time!

Great job throughout the entire World Cup Brazil!  We are sorry you did not make it all the way to win the finals, but we know you tried your best.

Keep your hopes up for the next world cup and grieve this World Cup loss
by treating yourself to a nice refreshing Leblon Caipirinha!

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/about-legalize-cachaca/world-cup-2014-in-brazil/feed/ 0 Caipirnha Untitled BRAZIL VS. NETHERLANDS GAME TODAY! http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/brazil-vs-netherlands-game-today/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/brazil-vs-netherlands-game-today/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:47:17 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=970 Brazil plays the Netherlands in the World Cup today at 10:00 PM EST!

Two out of the three times Brazil has played Netherlands, they were victorious.  All of us here at Leblon have the utmost faith in Brazil that they can repeat history and defeat the small European country.  As the team behind the Brazil’s Premium Cachaça, used in the Caipirinha, Brazil’s National Cocktail, we expect to celebrate their win by sipping a delicious Caipirinha with our friends and fellow Brazil fans!

In NYC, Vitoria Caipirinha and the Leblonettes will be cheering on Brazil at Sushi Samba! Stop by to join in on the festivities, enjoy their drink specials, samba dancing by SAMBA NOVO, and amaznig prizes!

Click here to see all of Sushi Samba locations across the United States which will be hosting World Cup viewing parties today.

Look out for Cachaça Tom driving our Legalize Cachaça Caipi-Mobile all over NYC today and at Sushi Samba!!

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/brazil-vs-netherlands-game-today/feed/ 1 brazil MADONNA’S FAVORITE COCKTAIL IS THE CAIPIRINHA! http://www.legalizecachaca.com/los-angeles/madonnas-favorite-cocktail-is-the-caipirinha/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/los-angeles/madonnas-favorite-cocktail-is-the-caipirinha/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:31:45 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=912 We were thrilled to see the Caipirinha on InStyle.com’s list of Stars’ Favorite Cocktails as Madonna’s Favorite Cocktail!  The Vita Coco Caipirinha was even served at Madonna and Demi’s Oscar Party in LA!


No one can deny Madonna has great taste, now we know she also has the best taste in cocktails!  Since she is always miles ahead everybody in trends, we’re expecting the Caipirinha is to explode into the mainstream this summer.

Madonna: Vita Coco Caipirinha

Madonna’s favorite all-natural cocktail was created by the mixologist at New York City’s Avenue nightclub.

INGREDIENTS
• 4 lime wedges
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• Leblon Cachaça
• 1 Vita Coco Tangerine coconut water

DIRECTIONS
Squeeze lime wedges and toss into an ice-filled glass with sugar. Fill ½ of glass with Leblon Cachaça and top off with Vita Coco Tangerine. Stir gently and serve.
*Picture and recipe courtesy of Instyle.com
]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/los-angeles/madonnas-favorite-cocktail-is-the-caipirinha/feed/ 0 060710-Vita-CoCo-Caipirinha-400 BRAZIL FOR THE WIN! http://www.legalizecachaca.com/about-legalize-cachaca/brazil-for-the-win/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/about-legalize-cachaca/brazil-for-the-win/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:05:23 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=888 It was a battle of two South American countries for the FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match yesterday.  Brazil was victorious, kicking Chile out of the World Cup for the third time!

Since Leblon is Natural Cane Cachaça produced at our distillery in the heart of Minas Gerais, Brazil, we have no choice but to be loyal to our hometown Brazil during the World Cup.  It was a joyous moment when Brazil knocked Chile out of the World Cup with a final score of 3-0, with goals from Juan, Luis Fabiano, and Robinho.  We are anxiously awaiting the quarter-final showdown with the Netherlands Friday, July 2nd at 10 AM EST.  We will be cheering for Brazil Friday morning, fingers crossed that they beat the Netherlands, with our eyes glued to the big screen TVs at Sushi Sambas across the United States.

]]> http://www.legalizecachaca.com/about-legalize-cachaca/brazil-for-the-win/feed/ 0 n124175020952976_1035 Untitled Test-bottle BRAZIL WORLD CUP GAME TODAY!! http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/brazil-game-today/ http://www.legalizecachaca.com/new-york/brazil-game-today/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:25:09 +0000 admin http://www.legalizecachaca.com/?p=883 Everyone here at Leblon is super excited for the Brazil vs. Chile game today at 2:30 PM EST.   Make sure you tune into the game!  We will be at Sushi Samba if anyone wants to join us while we cheer on BRAZIL!

GO BRAZIL!!

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