Caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail, is a wonderfully refreshing drink perfect for hot summer days. Despite its simplicity, it packs a punch of flavor, seamlessly blending sweet, sour, and strong elements.
The star ingredient, cachaça, a spirit made from sugarcane, adds a unique twist compared to more common spirits like vodka or rum.
How to Make Brazilian Caipirinha
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
- Wash limes.
- Cut into wedges, removing ends and pith.
- Add to glass with sugar and muddle.
- Add ice cubes and cachaça.
- Stir and serve.
Camila's Tips and Advice
- Since Caipirinha is a simple cocktail, the quality of your ingredients matters a lot. Choose fresh limes and good quality cachaça for the best flavor.
- Look for ripe limes that are firm and heavy for their size. They should have smooth, bright green skin without any blemishes. If desired, peel the limes; this will make the caipirinha less bitter.
- Muddling the lime and sugar well is important for extracting the lime juice and mixing it with the sugar to create a flavorful base for your cocktail. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush the lime wedges with the sugar.
- Finding the right balance between sweet, sour, and strong flavors is key. Adjust the amount of sugar, lime and cachaça according to your liking.
- Use plenty of ice in your glass. It helps chill the drink and dilutes it slightly, balancing the flavors.
- While the traditional Caipirinha is made with lime, you can experiment with other fruits, such as strawberries, passion fruit, or pineapple, for a different flavor.
- Swap cachaça for vodka to make Caipiroska.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Caipirinha
Caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail, is a wonderfully refreshing drink perfect for hot summer days. Despite its simplicity, it packs a punch of flavor, seamlessly blending sweet, sour, and strong elements. The star ingredient, cachaça, a spirit made from sugarcane, adds a unique twist compared to more common spirits like vodka or rum.
Ingredients
- 1- ½ oz (50 ml) of Cachaça, such as Cachaça 51
- 2 to 3 tablespoons demerara sugar or granulated sugar , adjust to taste
- 3 limes (cut into 8 wedges)
- ice , to taste
Instructions
- Wash the limes thoroughly under running water. Cut and discard the ends of the lime. Cut the lime in half lengthwise, and each half into 4 wedges. Remove the white pith in the middle.
- Transfer the wedges to a low glass, add the sugar, and lightly muddle with a muddler to release the lime juice. Fill the glass with ice cubes, add the cachaça, and stir with a spoon. Serve immediately.
Notes
How to Store
Caipirinha is best consumed immediately after being prepared, but if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. However, lime juice may lose some freshness and flavor over time, so it's best to consume the leftover drink as soon as possible.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Caipirinha
Amount per Serving
Calories
171
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
69
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
0.5
g
1
%
Vitamin A
34
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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