Brazil's national drink, the Caipirinha is a strong drink made from cachaca, muddled limes, and sugar served over ice. A refreshing and delicious cocktail that is perfect for hot summer days and backyard barbecues.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Additional Time5 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Brazilian
Servings: 2caipirinhas
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Eden Westbrook
Ingredients
2washed limescut into eighths
4tablespoonsugar
6ozcachaca
Ice cubes or crushed ice
Instructions
In two old fashioned glasses, muddle one chopped up lime with two tablespoons of sugar in each. Muddle them well until the sugar is almost completely dissolved.
Add 3 ounces of the cachaca to each glass, add ice, and stir with a spoon or straw.
Serve immediately.
Notes
This is a very strong drink, you can add limeade or different juices as mixers to dilute the strength.