highlights
- From Brazil’s premiere cane field to aging in lightly aged cognac casks, learn the Leblon story
- Fall is upon us and it is that time of year to indulge in the season's tastes and smells. The Pumpkin Martini is fall served strained in a martini glass, with spices such a cinnamon, nutmeg and of course the unique taste of pumpkin puree.
- Naren Young and Jacob Briars take you to Rio de Janeiro to discover the Carioca scene through the eyes of two bartending extraordinaires
- As one of the Latino all-Star Distillations, Cachaça is quickly being recognized as the hot new spirit in the US
- Debut single by Jinga Boogie captures love, passion and happiness, embodied in a Brazilian girl named Caipirinha
- This Thanksgiving Eve, party with friends, kick off the holidays and add a little heat to your night with Leblon Caipirinhas.
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welcome to leblon cachaça
Welcome to Leblon Cachaça. We created Leblon Cachaça for anyone who wants to discover this great new spirit at its best. Cachaça, the third most-consumed spirit in the world, is the key ingredient to the Caipirinha, Brazil’s national drink. Cachaça (ka-SHAH-sa) is made from fresh-pressed cane juice fermented and distilled, and can only come from Brazil. Many are proclaiming Cachaça as the ‘Next Tequila,’ with the Caipirinha (kai-pur-EEN-ya) as the new ‘Margarita.’ Muddled with fresh lime and sugar, the Caipirinha is something special - made with Leblon Cachaça, even more special.
We produce Leblon Cachaça at our distillery in Patos de Minas, in the heart of Minas Gerais, Brazil (think sugar cane fields). We combine traditional approaches with creative European winemaking techniques to create a Cachaça that is extra special. Gilles Merlet, famous master distiller from the Cognac region of France, takes Cachaça to a whole new level with his ‘French touch,’ transforming our distillery in Patos de Minas to the state-of-the-art Maison Leblon. Gilles produces small batches using alembique copper potstills, then polishes the Cachaça in XO Cognac Casks for an ultra-smooth taste. The Cachaça is then blended across batches for flavor complexity, body, and aroma.
If you are new to Cachaça, the Caipirinha, and for that matter Brazil - Bem Vindo! If you are a Cachaça connoisseur or bar chef, we invite you to taste and enjoy Leblon Cachaça - first neat, or with a twist of lime. Then we invite you to try it in a Caipirinha or one of your favorite creations. We hope you enjoy the final result. Saúde!
caipirinha of the month
Pumpkin Martini
Leblon Cachaça- 2 oz. Leblon Cachaça
- 1 oz. Torani pumpkin spice
- 1/4 oz. Torani french vanilla
- 1/2 oz. Frangelico
- 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 dash orange juice
- 1 dash nutmeg & cinnamon
- In a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients and crushed ice. Shake vigorously then strain into a frosted martini glass. Garnish with a dash of nutmeg and cinnamon.
daily muddle
Hope you can join us at Chaise Lounge (1840 W. North Ave, Chicago) where you will get to taste, vote and mingle with some of the hottest Samba dancers in the Midwest.
The evening starts out with a prix fixe dinner from one of Chicago’s best culinary talents, chef Cary Taylor. This is one of the best meals and deals in an elegant environment.
The fun does not end until your taste buds have been tantalized, your mind has been stimulated, your thirst quenched and your feet ache.
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the press
Tom Leykis, from the Tasting Room on 97.1 hosts an incredible lifestyle themed program for men with a taste for the finer things in life. From fine wine, high-end spirits, & craft brews to first-rate dining & premium cigars, Leykis covers it all in this weekly two-hour, on-air ride through every man's wish list.
On a recent episode Charlie Weiss, Los Angeles Brand Ambassador of Leblon Cachaça, along with Karin Graziadei took over the airwaves and discussed with Tom and Adam, The Wine Guy, what Cachaça is and how to pronounce it as well as what differentiates Leblon Cachaça from its competitors.
Take a listen as Charlie effortlessly bring the Leblon story to life.
MAISON LEBLON
Leblon is distilled at our own state-of-the-art distillery, Maison Leblon, in Brazil’s fertile Minas Gerais region. Our approach to Cachaça is unique: Gilles Merlet, our master distiller, approaches the fermentation, distillation, and finishing of Cachaça like a fine wine. Using techniques from his native land of France, Gilles manages every detail of the creation; from the hand-selection of the cane and his proprietary fermentation approach, to the Alambique batch-distillation and light-casking, triple-filtering, and master-blending. Gilles rests the final distillate in XO Cognac casks from France, giving Leblon an extra-special touch. As a result, Leblon Cachaça has a delicate, fruity nose, combined with an ultra smooth finish.
go to leblon beach
Naren and Jacob Go To Leblon Beach
want to take a trip? ready for an adventure?
Naren Young and Jacob Briars take you to Rio de Janeiro to discover the Carioca scene through the eyes of two bartending extraordinaires. Directed by Francisco Aliwalas, the film explores the beaches, the bars, and the Brazilian Fruit Feiras. Learn about the culture of Cachaça and the Caipirinha, and experience what it’s like to hang-glide your entrance onto Leblon Beach - with a Caipirinha in hand.
The time is right for a dedicated cocktail show that spans the globe and teaches everyone – from novices to aficionados – how to make the perfect cocktail. Whether it’s a classic drink whose roots lie in the 18th or 19th centuries, or a modern twist on a classic theme, the Happy Hour is centered around the wonderful, intriguing and often complex world of bars and the sublime cocktails and mixed drinks that are served within their sacred confines.
Brazil meets America. Samba meets Soul.
Jinga (normally spelled Ginga) is the distinctive swagger that is the essence of the Brazilian spirit.
Jinga Boogie formed when Brazilian-born keyboardist Jamba got together with American percussionist Tom Armstrong to perform some improvised sets in New York. Later, Jamba and Tom started writing and producing songs that organically combined their respective cultures.
Set in the Heart of New York City, Brazil comes alive with the pursuit of love, passion and happiness, embodied in a Brazilian girl named Caipirinha.
Check out behind the scene photos and artists bios.