Caipirinha – Brazil’s Classic Cocktail

Name: Caipirinha – Brazil’s Classic Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 lime (cut into wedges); 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 2 oz 60 ml cachaça; Crushed ice

Caipirinha is Brazil's iconic cocktail, known for its refreshing burst of lime and cachaça. With a combination of muddled lime, sugar, and crushed ice, this drink is perfect for unwinding on a sunny day. Whether you're hosting friends or relaxing solo, the Caipirinha brings the vibrant taste of Brazil to your glass in just 5…

Emma Clarke

|October 18, 2024

A margarita glass filled with a light yellow cocktail, reminiscent of the classic Caipirinha, is garnished with a lime slice and surrounded by whole and sliced limes on a marble surface.

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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

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

Total Time 5

Meal Type Beverages

Cuisine Brazilian

Servings

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

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

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The Caipirinha isn’t just any drink—it’s a symbol of relaxation. After a long week filled with client meetings and managing a tech startup, many look forward to unwinding with this refreshing Brazilian cocktail. The Caipirinha is a classic, made with cachaça, limes, and sugar, capturing the essence of Brazil in every sip. Simple yet invigorating, it’s the drink of choice on weekends, especially when hosting casual barbecues with friends. It’s the perfect way to kick back, relax, and savor the little moments that life in São Paulo offers.

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