National Cachaça Day is observed in Brazil every September 13, celebrating cachaça, the country's national beverage. This distilled spirit, made from fermented sugarcane juice, has its roots dating back to 1529, making it the first distilled cane spirit in the Americas. The day commemorates the legalization of cachaça on September 13, 1661, following the Cachaça Revolt led by producers in Rio de Janeiro against Portuguese restrictions. Brazilians honor this day by enjoying cachaça, which comes in two main varieties: aged (dark) and unaged (white). Aged cachaça is typically consumed straight, while unaged cachaça is often used in mixed drinks, especially in the popular caipirinha cocktail. As one of the world's most consumed distilled spirits, cachaça is a significant cultural symbol in Brazil.