1. A clear, high-proof distilled spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice, originating in Brazil.
Usage: Also spelled cachaca (without the tilde).; The primary ingredient in the caipirinha cocktail.; Considered a national spirit of Brazil.

Examples

• Cachaça is a traditional Brazilian spirit that has been produced for centuries.
• The bartender mixed cachaça with lime and sugar to make a caipirinha.
• Unlike rum, cachaça is made directly from sugarcane juice rather than molasses.
• Many cachaça brands are aged in wooden barrels to develop complex flavors.
• She ordered a shot of cachaça at the Brazilian restaurant.