Mambo Mixers – Kiwi Caipirinha

If you like to entertain but would really like to spice it up next time, this is the book for you. Created by Arlen Gargagliano, author of three Latin style and entertaining books, Mambo Mixers contains the best of the bars and parties in one compact package.

Not just a collection of luscious drinks, Mambo Mixers also includes recipes for ‘tapas’ snacks and side dishes which will make your Latino experience complete. Categories include: Champagne Drinks; Classics & Variations; Martini-Like Cocktails; Mixed Drinks & Coolers; Sangrias, Punches & Fruit-Filled Cocktails; Coffee & Dessert Drinks.

The recipes themselves are clear and concise, many including a full colour picture that looks so good you feel you could reach in an take a sip. Each recipe includes an introduction which helps set the stage or suggests suitable accompaniment.

All in all this is a must have for anyone planning a get-together with a Latin American theme or for anyone who would like to add a kick to their home bar.

Enjoy this mixer and tapa combination:

Kiwi Caipirinha

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During a visit to Sao Paulo, my dear friend, Elizabeth, introduced to me the kiwi caipirinha, which is a relatively recent version of the traditional lime classic. Clean-tasting and refreshing, this exotic cocktail is great anywhere and at any time of year. After you and your guests are done sipping, you may want to offer spoons so you can eat the remaining kiwi!

Ingredients

• 1 slice kiwi peeled and quartered, plus 1for garnish
• 1 teaspoon superfine sugar or to taste
• 2 ounces cachaca
• ice cubes

Instructions

• Place the kiwi and sugar in a tall bar glass. Use a pestle or the end of a wooden spoon to mash the kiwi and sugar together.
• Add the cachaca and stir. Add ice, cover, and shake. Pour into a glass, garnish with the kiwi slice, and serve immediately.

Notes

Brazilian Cheese Puffs

My two children, Sofia and Wes, couldn't get enough of these when we visited Brazil. The best Brazilian cheese puffs - pao de queijo - are supposedly made in the state of Minas Gerais, but we found delicious ones along the coast in the state of Sao Paulo, thanks to our friend, Elizabeth, and her family. Warm and soft on the outside and cheesy in the center, these snacks are addictive. You can prepare them ahead of time, then bake them just prior to your guests' arrival. They're best served straight from the oven, with caipirinhas - or any fruit drink.

Makes about 6 dozen small cheese puffs

• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 cups tapioca starch (available at Latin markets)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 1/2 cups grated Sardo (Argentine Parmesan) or any Parmesan cheese

Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a medium saucepan, combine the oil, water, and mild and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, pour the starch into a large bowl. When the liquid has boiled, add it to the starch and mix well. Let it rest for about 15 minutes. Then stir in the eggs and the cheese.

For into medium-size balls (about the circumference of a half dollar) and place them an inch apart on lightly greased or parchment paper - covered sheet pans. (At this point, you can cover and refrigerate them - even up to a day in advance - and then prepare them as your guests arrive.) Bake on the top rack of the oven until the tops start to brown. 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately. You can keep any remaining (if you have any left!) cheese puffs in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat, wrapped in a paper towel, for about 15 seconds in the microwave.

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