From Sparrow’s rum list, the Novo Fogo Cachaca is a bright Brazilian cane spirit with a Pacific Northwest connection ($11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour).
About Novo Fogo Cachaca
Novo Fogo is an organic drinks company with roots in both Seattle and Brazil, distilling at its own zero-waste distillery in the town of Morretes, in the state of Parana, where the Atlantic rainforest meets the sea. Cachaca is Brazil’s national spirit, made from freshly pressed sugarcane juice rather than molasses, which gives it a fresher, more vegetal character than most rums. Novo Fogo grows its cane without chemicals (it is USDA organic), ferments it, and distills in copper pot stills. That local Seattle tie makes it a fitting pour for a Kirkland neighborhood spot.
Tasting Notes
Unaged cachaca like this is clean and lively, with grassy, herbal freshness from the cane juice, a touch of tropical fruit, and a light, dry finish. It is bright and a little earthy, which is exactly what you want in a Caipirinha.
What to Pair It With
Cachaca is at its best fresh and mixable. It is the heart of a Caipirinha with lime and sugar, and it plays well with citrus and herbs. From the Sparrow menu, sip it alongside the Tuna Tartare, the Fresh Oysters, or a bright salad. Our daily happy hour runs 3 to 5 PM, and it is a refreshing patio pour in the four-season garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cachaca and where is Novo Fogo from?
Cachaca is Brazil’s national spirit, distilled from fresh-pressed sugarcane juice. Novo Fogo is an organic cachaca made at its own distillery in Morretes, Brazil, by a company with Seattle roots.
How much is a pour of Novo Fogo Cachaca at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour. Look for it on our rum list in the Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Plantation 3. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.