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Batida is a working man’s drink in its native Brazil, where it’s often made with fruit and cream. This is a luxe take on that sugar-cane spirit cocktail.Batida is a working man’s drink in its native Brazil, where it’s often made with fruit and cream. This is a luxe take on that sugar-cane spirit cocktail.
For the puree (enough for 6 servings)4 avocados125ml water For the puree (enough for 6 servings)4 avocados125ml water
Per serving50ml cachaça50ml avocado puree (see above)20ml nut syrup (almond or pistachio)5ml dry chocolate liqueurMint sprig, to garnishPer serving50ml cachaça50ml avocado puree (see above)20ml nut syrup (almond or pistachio)5ml dry chocolate liqueurMint sprig, to garnish
Skin, core and chop the avos. Blend with the water until smooth. Tip into a plastic container (I use a squeezy bottle) and refrigerate.Skin, core and chop the avos. Blend with the water until smooth. Tip into a plastic container (I use a squeezy bottle) and refrigerate.
To make the batida, mix everything in a jug, pour into a tall glass over crushed ice and garnish with mint.To make the batida, mix everything in a jug, pour into a tall glass over crushed ice and garnish with mint.
• Richard Woods is head of spirit and cocktail development at Duck & Waffle, London EC2. • Richard Woods is head of spirit and cocktail development at Duck & Waffle and Sushisamba, Heron Tower, London EC2.