All kinds of alcoholic drink are manufactured and available and there are no licensing hours or restrictions on drinking. Beer is particularly good and draught beer is called chopp . The local liqueur is cacha a , a type of rum popular with locals, but not so much with visitors. This phenomenally strong spirit is often mixed with sugar, crushed ice and limes to make caipirinha , a refreshing if intoxicating cocktail and the Brazilian national drink. Southern Brazilian wine is of a high quality.
Some bars have waiters and table service.
Brazilian coffee is served in espresso-sized cups and is extremely popular. The best entertainment occurs in Rio de Janeiro and S o Paulo. In Rio and S o Paulo major shops and markets stay open quite late in the evening. Rio and Bahia specialise in antiques and jewellery. Fashions and antiques, crystal and pottery is a speciality of S o Paulo.