While the World Cup is still a maddening 9 months away, you can get a jump on the cultural immersion with this Brazilian favorite.
Prep: Fire up the grill, play volleyball in your swimsuit, kick around a soccer ball, rekindle your appreciation for big butts.
To make the drink: quarter 1 lime and rub the wedges with a tablespoon of coarse cane sugar. Toss on the grill for a few minutes, until soft and slightly charred. Let cool. Toss the grilled lime wedges into a chilled cocktail glass with another tablespoon of sugar, and muddle with a wooden spoon. Pour in 3 ounces of Cachaça (a popular Brazilian spirit distilled from pure cane sugar), stir gently and top with a couple of ice cubes.
