Drinking Guide
Legal BAC
ZERO
Drinking Age
18+
New Drivers
Zero BAC
Brazil's national cocktail — cachaça, lime, sugar, and ice. Deceptively strong.
Light lagers served ice-cold. Brazilians drink beer extremely cold (estupidamente gelada).
Sugarcane spirit, the base of caipirinha. Brazil produces over 4,000 cachaça brands.
Brazilian drinking culture is festive and social. Beer must be served "estupidamente gelada" (stupidly cold). Carnival is the world's biggest drinking party. "Boteco" bars are informal neighborhood gathering spots. Sharing a large bottle of beer among friends is common.
ZERO BAC tolerance since "Lei Seca" (Dry Law) in 2008. Any detectable BAC: fine R$2,934.70, license suspended 12 months. BAC 0.06%+: criminal offense, 6 months to 3 years imprisonment.
Brazil has ZERO BAC tolerance for driving — use Uber/99 which are everywhere.
Try a caipirinha at a proper bar — the quality varies enormously.
Beer must be ice-cold. Brazilians will send it back if it's not cold enough.
During Carnival, stay hydrated — the heat + alcohol combo is dangerous.
Share large beer bottles (600ml) with friends using small glasses.
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