Best Brazilian Quentao Recipes
QUENTãO - BRAZILIAN MULLED WINE
Quentão (Portugese for "big heat") is a traditional drink for the Brazilian Festa Junina, a Catholic celebration of Saints John the Baptist, Peter and Anthony. It will definitely help keep your toes warm this winter. From Houston's Fogo de Chao as published in our local paper.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all the fruit and condiments in a saucepan.
- Add water and heat to a boil; boil two minutes.
- Add the wine and boil for another two minutes.
- Reduce heat to warm and add the Cointreau and the cachaça (or rum).
- Serve hot.
BRAZILIAN QUENTAO
This ginger-lime cider is a traditional Brazilian drink. Wonderfully warm and surprisingly sweet and spicy, Quentao is a fabulous holiday alternative to mulled wine or spiked cider.
Provided by JESSYSCHREIER
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Brazilian
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour sugar into a 3-quart saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Cook while stirring gently until the sugar melts and turns golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Carefully and slowly pour in the water, stirring to dissolve the caramel. Add the ginger, lime, and cinnamon; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in the cachaca, and cook until hot, about 5 minutes more. Strain before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 4.6 mg, Sugar 25.1 g
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