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    Published: Dec 29, 2013 · Modified: Apr 18, 2022 by Denise Browning · "Post may have affiliate links so I earn a commission at no extra cost to you."

    Pomegranate Caipirinha

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    Hummin' and hummin'... A famous traditional Brazilian New Year's song is definitely on my mind -- and on my lips. "Farewell Old Year, Happy New Year! May everything that is good come true in the new year..." What is also on my mind (and lips) is not a classic caipirinha... but a pomegranate caipirinha! I hope this cheers your spirit...

    Pomegranate Caipirinha (Caipirinha de Romã)

    As I explained in both our New Year's Champagne Cocktail and Lentil and Beef Soup posts from last year, Brazilians are superstitious and love to incorporate good luck rituals into their New Year celebration (réveillon). Well, this time around, instead of champagne I have used caipirinha --  Brazil's national cocktail drink -- as the base for our current drink. And instead of lentils, I have chosen pomegranate. Why? 

    Although pomegranate is an ancient fruit originating in the vicinity of Iran, it was introduced into Brazil by Portuguese settlers centuries ago. The state of São Paulo is its largest producer in Brazil. As the fruit has numerous seeds, tradition links it with prosperity.

    In fact, there is a good luck ritual (simpatia) that calls for one to eat the pulp of seven pomegranate seeds and afterwards to store the  dry seeds in one's wallet in order to attract wealth. 🙂  If it doesn't work, you will at least have a delicious and refreshing pomegranate caipirinha to drink and share with friends-- in addition to all of pomegranate's associated health benefits such as reduction of LDL and a rich concentration of vitamins A and B, which protect vision and strengthen the immune system.

    pomegrantes and a lime on a table

    Well, pomegranate has also appeared in biblical texts where it is associated with passion and fertility. The Greeks considered it as a symbol of love and fertility... The pomegranate was considered sacred to the goddess Aphrodite, as much credence was placed in its aphrodisiac powers. For Jews, the pomegranate is a religious symbol with deep meaning in the ritual of the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) when it is always wished that the coming year will be better than the last.

    As this year fades away, we welcome 2014 with a pomegranate caipirinha, wishing in a brand new year.... A time filled with many blessings such as prosperity, health, peace, and many, many others.

    Fireworks in the sky

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

    Thank you for continuously blessing me with your readership... xx

    glasses of pomegranate caipirinha on a table with garnishes on the sides
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    Pomegranate Caipirinha

    A refreshing Pomegranate Caipirinha to bring prosperity to the New Year!
    Keywords:caipirinha
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Author Denise Browning

    Ingredients

    • ½ lime cut into 4 wedges
    • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • crushed ice
    • 3 tablespoons cachaça or club soda for a virgin caipirinha
    • Note: Cachaça is available at most local liquor stores. It can be substituted by white rum (or vodka, if desired).

    Instructions

    • Place pomegranate seeds and lime wedges into a short, wide glass. Sprinkle sugar on top of the fruits. Mash the ingredients together using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon. Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir in the cachaça. Cheers!

    Recipe Notes

    To learn how to de-seed a pomegranate, please click here.

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    Pomegranate Caipirinha (Caipirinha de Romã)

     

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    1. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

      January 10, 2014 at 1:30 am

      5 stars
      I hope you had a wonderful holiday, Denise, and Happy New Year to you and your family! This is a gorgeous drink - I especially love the color!

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      • Denise Browning says

        January 10, 2014 at 7:47 am

        Thanks, Nami! I had a great holiday...I hope yours in NYC was fabulous!

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    2. Gintare @Gourmantine says

      January 07, 2014 at 5:24 am

      5 stars
      I have the best memories drinking caipirinha on a holiday in Brazil years ago, but with pomegranates it should be even better. Happy New Year to you 🙂

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      • Denise Browning says

        January 07, 2014 at 7:08 am

        Thanks, Gintare! It is good to know that you enjoyed Brazil. May your new year be a marvelous one!

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