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A classic Caipirinha garnished with mint and a lime slice, surrounded by whole limes and lush greenery on a light surface, brings a taste of Brazil to life.

Caipirinha – Brazil’s Classic Cocktail

A woman in a white shirt standing in front of a bunch of oranges.Emma Clarke
Caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail, known for its refreshing and tangy flavor. Made with fresh limes, sugar, ice, and cachaça (a Brazilian spirit), it's the perfect way to relax after a busy day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Meal Type Beverages
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 1
Calories 51 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $5
Shopping Cost$22

Equipment

  • Cocktail muddler
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Rocks glass
  • Bar spoon or stirrer

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 oz 60 ml cachaça
  • Crushed ice

Instructions
 

Prepare the Lime:

  • Cut the lime into 8 wedges and place them directly into a sturdy rocks glass.
    1 lime

Muddle the Lime and Sugar:

  • Add the granulated sugar to the glass with the lime wedges.
    2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • Using a cocktail muddler, firmly press down on the limes and sugar to release the lime juice and dissolve the sugar. Muddle for about 30 seconds, ensuring the lime oils from the skin are also released, which enhances the flavor.

Add the Cachaça:

  • Pour 2 oz of cachaça over the muddled lime and sugar mixture.
    2 oz 60 ml cachaça

Add Ice and Stir:

  • Fill the glass with crushed ice, almost to the top.
    Crushed ice
  • Stir the mixture well using a bar spoon or stirrer, allowing the sugar to dissolve completely into the drink.

Serve:

  • Garnish with a lime wedge if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your Caipirinha!

Notes

Adjust Sweetness: You can adjust the sugar to your taste preference. Add more or less sugar depending on how sweet you like your cocktail.
Quality of Cachaça: For the best Caipirinha, use a high-quality cachaça. It makes a huge difference in the taste of the final drink.
Ice Type: Crushed ice is preferable as it dilutes the drink more evenly, but cubed ice works if that's what you have on hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Brazilian Cocktail, Cachaça Recipe, Caipirinha, Lime Cocktail, Refreshing Drink

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