WHO: Fogo de Chão, an internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil
WHAT: Fogo de Chão is turning up the heat this spring with the debut of its first-ever secret cocktail: Paper Flame. Available off-menu only for a limited time nationwide on May 29, this bold new creation delivers an unforgettable sensory experience, from its tropical flavor profile to its fire-lit finale. The Paper Flame will first be unveiled during Fogo’s Tomahawk & Tequila Bar event, held at all U.S. locations on launch day.
Crafted with blanco tequila, Aperol, Banana Liqueur, and a refreshing pineapple-forward blend that gives a bright mouthfeel, Paper Flame is a vibrant, balanced drink that is light and tropical, inspired by classic “Paper Plane” recipes. A finishing touch of lemon zest and torched flash paper tableside makes this off-menu cocktail as photogenic as it is flavorful – creating a guest-facing visual moment designed for sipping and sharing.
Flavor Highlights of the Paper Flame:
- Tropical, pineapple-forward and tequila-finished with a velvety balance of sweetness and subtle bitterness
- Banana liqueur adds a creamy texture, smooth mouthfeel and balanced sweetness
- Garnished with lemon zest and flash paper, torched tableside for a full sensory experience
Guests are invited to raise a glass during the one-day celebration, Fogo’s Tomahawk & Tequila Bar event on May 29th across all participating locations and will be offered an immersive tasting experience featuring:
- Two samples of premium tequilas of the guest’s choice
- Side-by-side tasting featuring an indulgent, dry-aged Tomahawk Ribeye and a tender, classic bone-in ribeye—both packed with bold, savory flavor
- Signature Bar Bites from Bar Fogo,including Queijo Assado, Brazilian Empanadas, and Spiced Chicken Sliders, served throughout the event and impeccably paired to enhance the tequila tasting experience.
WHEN: Thursday, May 29, 2025
WHERE: All U.S. Fogo locations
MORE: Fogo de Chão (fogo-dee-shown) is an internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil that elevates the culinary art of churrasco – the art of roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame – into a cultural dining experience. Fogo is famed for its prix fixe Full Churrasco Experience that offers a continuous selection of premium cuts butchered daily by gaucho chefs, simply seasoned and grilled to create a craveable salty bark, then carved tableside. The naturally gluten-free Market Table offers a selection of seasonal salads, charcuterie, exotic fruit, superfoods and more. From celebratory to everyday occasions, Fogo provides selections for every daypart, including All-Day Happy Hour at Bar Fogo, Weekday Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brazilian Brunch. Guests can enhance their experience with offerings ranging from a shareable Wagyu New York Strip, South American wines, and more. For locations and to book a reservation to experience the fire of Fogo, visit fogo.com.
