Caipirinha
A classic Brazilian cocktail with muddled lime, sugar, and cachaça over ice. Bright, refreshing, and simple to make at home.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 180
FestiveRefreshingBrazilianVeganVegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNone
Ingredients
- 1 whole lime
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 ounces cachaça
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 1 lime into 8 wedges and place them in a sturdy glass.
- 2
Add the 2 teaspoons sugar and muddle gently until the lime releases its juice and the sugar dissolves, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Fill the glass with the 1 cup ice.
- 4
Pour the 2 ounces cachaça over the ice.
- 5
Stir well for about 15 seconds to chill and combine. Serve immediately with a straw.
- 6
Optional: add a splash of soda water for a lighter drink, if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- Muddler
- Sturdy glass
- Straw
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