Caipirinhas @ Spiritual Bar

In London you have every so often the opportunity to find those hidden gems of a pub/bar. Completely tucked away in a little sidestreet near a huge shopping road. They make the search for a good venue that much worth it however!
Last weekend we had the privilige of walking into Spiritual, a Brazilian bar in Camden dedicated to Cachaça, and the country's flagship cocktail: the Caipirinha.

The bar itself was a bit small but was packed full of atmosphere and, we were told, had space for musical events. Although sadly not on Sundays it seemed. The staff itself was friendly, social, and perhaps most importantly: passionate about their trade.

Downside was the little wonky table which can be rather problematic when you're drinking shots. And gauging from the sticky surface that's the exact same sentiments of its previous occupants.

The spirit of the house was Germana: 

This cachaça -which unlike rum is made from fresh cane juice- had a beautiful golden colour that hinted at its exceptional sweet taste. The drink itself had a great palate for a spirit and ended with a smooth finish.

The Caipirinha's in the bar were traditionally made and shaken. A fact which as far as caipirinhas are concerned, is unfortunately a rare thing nowadays. They tasted fresh and the balance of all the ingredients was a perfect match. A truly great cocktail. To top it off it was only 3£ during Happy Hour which made both our wallets and taste buds go ecstatic.

We found it to to be the perfect ending for a warm and sunny day.