Citrusy · Sour / Tart · Refreshing

Caipirinha

A rustic Brazilian cooler where grassy cachaça meets muddled lime and crunchy cane-sugar brightness.

Main alcohol
Cachaça
Estimated strength
Moderate
Technique
Muddled
Serving style
Crushed ice
Glass
Rocks Glass
Garnish
None specified
Carbonation
Still

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Cachaça
  • 1 piece Lime
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 cup Crushed Ice

Instructions

  1. Cut the lime into 8 wedges and place in a rocks glass.
  2. Add the sugar directly onto the lime wedges.
  3. Muddle firmly to release the juice and oils from the lime skin.
  4. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  5. Pour the cachaça over the ice and stir well to combine.