Recipes Essential Be the first to rate & review! "The Essential is a great balance between citrusy and creamy, with a beautiful aroma of flowers and sugarcane," says Elad Zvi. "In a perfect world, I would like to drink it on some crazy night in Rio de Janeiro." The cocktail is best made with a milder young Brazilian cachaça, one that's aged for no more than six months. By James Wampler Published on September 8, 2014 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Lucas Allen Yield: 1 Ingredients 2 ounces cachaça 1 ounce Hibiscus Cordial 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 1 large egg white Ice 1 fresh hibiscus flower, for garnish (optional) Directions In a cocktail shaker, combine the cachaça, Hibiscus Cordial, lime juice and egg white and shake vigorously. Fill the shaker with ice and shake again. Strain into a chilled rocks glass (with ice or without) and garnish the drink with the hibiscus flower. Rate it Print