Bar Talk: Drew Wooten at Alchemy

After some prep work, the Burnt Caipirinha at Alchemy is easy to make

By Jennifer Biggs, Daily Memphian Updated: September 20, 2018 2:09 PM CT | Published: September 19, 2018 7:22 PM CT

<strong>Drew Wooten of Alchemy Memphis sat down with our own Jennifer Biggs to share his take on a caipirinha, a classic Brazilian cocktail made with a rum-like spirit known as cachaça.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian) — **Drew Wooten of Alchemy Memphis sat down with our own Jennifer Biggs to share his take on a caipirinha, a classic Brazilian cocktail made with a rum-like spirit known as cachaça.** (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)

It’s worth a little trouble to turn out a good cocktail. The Burnt Caipirinha at Alchemy requires a bit of prep ahead of time, but after you’ve made an oleo-saccharum and grilled your lemons, well, then there’s nothing to it.

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Jennifer Biggs

Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.

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Bar Talk: Drew Wooten at Alchemy

After some prep work, the Burnt Caipirinha at Alchemy is easy to make

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