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Classic Brazilian caipirinha cocktails

Easy recipe to prepare traditional Brazilian caipirinha cocktails, made with limes, sugar, cachaca rum liquor, and crushed ice.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 caipirinha
Course: Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 1-2 limes sliced in half lengthwise and the pith removed, can be cut in quarters after the pith is removed
  • 1-2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 2 ounces of cachaça
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice - optional
  • crushed ice
To garnish:
  • Lime slices

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve immediately garnished with a lime slice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1caipirinha

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.