Yeah, I've heard it with the "yuh" as well. In Portugues, it has more of a "yah" sound. A caipiroska is the vodka version. I noticed on my recent visists to Brazil that the caipiroska seemed even more popular than the standard caipirinia among the locals.

Thank you, gentlemen. Even though it's nowhere close to Brazilian, I shall set off for the Palm at first convenience. If Jack at the AC Palm can't make this thing taste good, then it's not worth drinking.

I hope they have Cachaça there. Without it you're going to be missing the main ingredient.

Good point. You would hope they do, since the drink really seems to be taking off.

I choose a slight mix of the two: kai-pur-een-yuh. I'm not sure if my pronunciation is perfect, but no one is correcting me!

They have become more popular since the last time I was here 2 years ago...they're also more expensive it seems. I'm quite happy with the cachaca version. The question is should I buy some from duty free or leave it as my "when in Brazil" treat?

The key is whether they stock cachaca (the Brazilian cane liquor used to make the drink) at the bar. Nonetheless, he should be able to make a caipiroska.

sbm12 beat me to it.

I'm so slow on FT that I always miss out the "suspension" threads. There was someone else I saw who was suspended and I was surprised, but their handle escapes me at the moment.

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If having cachaca in the home will not noticeably interfere with your George Keeley's frequency, go for it.

I think that probably is the correct English pronunciation. The Brazilians seem to pronounce it as kai-pee-reen-yah, or some such.

Buy some. I regret not having brought a bottle back from my last trip. I paid $14 the other night for a caipirinha at a restaurant in DC. It was mediocre, but better than the last mediocre one I had. The only place in town that makes truly good ones is the Grill from Ipanema in Kalorama.

The powers that be do an excellent job of sanitizing the threads in which kerfuffles happen. (Are compliments wrong under the "comments on moderation" edict?) When I notice that someone has been issued a vacation, I always read the posting history and try to see where they ran afoul. But then again, I have that kind of time on my hands.

I seem to recall reading something about the mods not wanting us discussing individuals who have been banned. Assuming I am not imaging things, I think we should probably move on to other topics so The Box does not fall into danger of being closed down.

All this talk is making me want to go back to 1) the Palm and 2) Brazil. Logistically, number 1 is much easier. Or, I could just buy a ticket on tonight's EWR-GRU or IAD-GRU (UA) - still have my valid visa ready to go.

Just remembered that I have an Answer due Monday. Brazil will have to wait for another weekend.

Everyone concerned should have a PM re: golf. In other news, check out the shiny object.

Agreed sdm1130...I'll do my part:

The only things that interfere are work and soccer. Alcohol available at home is not a competing interest with time spent at a homey little pub. There's free popcorn there, and my name is on the wall...that is usually enough to pull me off of the couch.


Bom...done. Maybe I'll practice my caipirinha making skills and impress Box denizens at the next DO. ;)

Off to the gate...I'm counting on you guys to give me engaging reading material for my bum day-on-the-couch-to-recover tomorrow!