Cachaça · Medium
Caipirinha
Brazil's national cocktail made with cachaça, lime, and sugar.
- Time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
Ingredients
- Lime, cut into 8 wedgesLime, cut into 8 wedgesLime, cut into 8 wedges, is a citrus fruit used for its tart flavor and aroma. It is commonly used as a garnish or for juicing in cocktails like Margaritas and Mojitos.1
- White sugarWhite sugarWhite sugar is a refined carbohydrate derived from sugar cane or sugar beet, characterized by its sweet flavor. It is commonly used as a sweetener in various cocktails and mixed drinks.4 teaspoons
- CachaçaCachaçaCachaça is a Brazilian spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice, known for its grassy and sweet flavor profile. It is the primary ingredient in the classic Caipirinha cocktail.60 ml
Gear
JiggerMuddler
Method
- 1
Place lime wedges in the Old Fashioned glass
- 2
Sprinkle the sugar over the lime
- 3
Muddle the lime and sugar together
- 4
Fill the glass with ice cubes and pour the cachaçacachaçaCachaça is a Brazilian spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice, known for its grassy and sweet flavor profile. It is the primary ingredient in the classic Caipirinha cocktail. over it
- 5
Stir well to mix the lime, sugar, and cachaçacachaçaCachaça is a Brazilian spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice, known for its grassy and sweet flavor profile. It is the primary ingredient in the classic Caipirinha cocktail. together
