Quentão

Quentão is a traditional Brazilian drink that is perfect for the colder months. Made with cachaça, spices, and brown sugar, this hot beverage is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Ingredients: - 1 bottle of cachaça (750 ml) - 4 cinnamon sticks - 10 whole cloves - 4 star anise - 1 cup of brown sugar - 1 orange, sliced Instructions: 1. In a large pot, combine the cachaça, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and brown sugar. 2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the brown sugar has dissolved. 3. Add the sliced orange to the pot and continue to heat the mixture for an additional 5-10 minutes. 4. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly before serving. 5. Serve the quentão hot in mugs, making sure to include a sliced orange in each mug. Enjoy the spicy and sweet flavors of this delicious Brazilian drink!