Caipirinha
Caipirinha, Brazil’s national cocktail, is simple but incredibly delicious and refreshing! Made with only 4 ingredients and no special equipment or bartending skills necessary. Follow my recipe for the best, foolproof caipirinha you will ever make!
Ingredients
- 2 limes
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar, or sweetener
- 6 to 8 ounces cachaça
- Crushed ice
Instructions
Prepare the limes:
- Start by slicing off the end (about 1/4-inch) of each fruit. Then, cut each lime in half, lengthwise, and then in half again, producing 4 quarters per lime.
- Hold each quarter upright by the skin side, and slice down through the white pith, removing and discarding it.
- Lay each pith-less lime quarter, skin side down, and cut crosswise in half. You should end up with 8 wedges per lime.
Make the caipirinha:
- Place the lime wedges, flesh side up, and the sugar in an Old Fashioned glass. Using a muddler, muddle just until the lime release their juices.
- Add enough crushed ice to fill the glass, then pour the cachaça.
- Serve with stirrers, so your guests can stir their own caipirinhas!
Notes
Limes
Use Persian limes instead of Key Lime, as they are larger and juicier.Why is my caipirinha bitter?
Either your limes weren't fresh, you muddled too much or you forgot to remove the white pith!Can I shake my Caipirinha?
Yes. Just muddle the lime and sugar inside a cocktail shaker. Add the crushed ice and cachaça, and shake briefly. Don't overdo it, or your caipirinha can get bitter!Nutrition
Serving: 1g, Calories: 137kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 1g, Sodium: 3mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 27g