The caipirinha is a classic, refreshing Brazilian cocktail you can enjoy on any occasion.
Recipe · Drinks
Classic caipirinha
- 4 ingredients
- 5 steps
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) cachaça
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 fresh lime, cut into quarters
- Ice
Step-by-step preparation
- Put the sugar and lime quarters in a short glass.
- Gently muddle the lime and sugar with a muddler or wooden spoon to release the flavor and aroma.
- Add the cachaça and ice to the glass.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.
- Garnish with a slice of fresh lime.
Enjoy a refreshing classic caipirinha made at home. It’s served in a short glass so you get all the flavor and aroma of the ingredients. If you don’t have cachaça, try it with white rum or vodka.