Classic Brazilian caipirinha cocktails
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4.8
705 reviews
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 caipirinha
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Cuisine
South American
Classic Brazilian caipirinha cocktails
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Classic Brazilian caipirinha cocktails mix cachaça with muddled lime and sugar, served over crushed ice for a refreshing, citrus-forward drink. This traditional cocktail highlights the bright acidity of fresh lime, the sweetness of sugar, and the distinctive flavor of cachaça in a simple stirred or shaken preparation.
Description
To prepare, lime halves or quarters with pith removed are gently muddled with sugar to release juice and oils. Cachaça is added along with optional fresh lime juice. The mixture is either stirred in the serving glass with crushed ice or shaken first and then poured over ice. A lime slice garnish finishes the drink.
The result is a balanced cocktail with tart citrus notes, sweetness, and the unique grassy character of cachaça, making it a staple of Brazilian beverage culture. Serving immediately preserves the crisp cold and fresh flavors.
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Ingredients
- 1-2 lime sliced in half lengthwise and the pith removed, can be cut in quarters after the pith is removed
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 ounces cachaça
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh; optional
- ice crushed
To garnish:
- lime slices
Instructions
- Either directly in a short glass or in a cocktail shaker, combine the lime halves or quarters with the sugar and use a muddler to gently crush and squeeze out the lime juice from the limes.
- Add the cachaca and lime juice, stir or shake well. If using a cocktail shaker pour the drink, including the muddled limes, into a short glass with crushed ice. If making the drink directly in the glass, add crushed ice and stir.
- Serve immediately garnished with a lime slice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1caipirinha
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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