Caipirinha Cocktail
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.
Servings: 2 caipirinhas
Calories: 117kcal
Ingredients
- 2 washed limes cut into eighths
- 4 tablespoon sugar
- 6 oz cachaca
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g