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Caipirinha

A refreshing Brazilian cocktail made with lime, sugar, and cachaça.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 2 teaspoons sugar preferably superfine
  • 2 ounces cachaça
  • Ice crushed or cubed

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Muddler (or the back of a spoon)
  • glass
  • Measuring jigger

Method
 

  1. Start by cutting the lime into 8 wedges.
  2. In your glass, add the lime wedges and sugar.
  3. Use a muddler to gently press down on the limes to release the juice and dissolve the sugar.
  4. Fill the glass with ice, either crushed or cubed.
  5. Measure out 2 ounces of cachaça and pour it over the ice.
  6. Using a spoon, stir the mixture gently to combine the lime, sugar, and cachaça.
  7. If desired, garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim of the glass.
  8. Enjoy your Caipirinha right away while it's cold and refreshing.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with flavors! You can try adding fruits like strawberries or passionfruit for a unique twist.