Caipirinha | Brazil

Caipirinha | Brazil

Ingredients 

  • 1-2 limes sliced in half lengthwise and the pith removed, can be cut in quarters after the pith is removed

  • 1-2 tablespoons of sugar

  • 2 ounces of cachaça

  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice - optional

  • Crushed ice

  • Lime slices to garnish


Preparation 

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the lime halves or quarters with the sugar and use a muddler to gently mash and squeeze out the lime juice from the limes.

  2. Add the cachaça and lime juice, stir or shake well, using a cocktail shaker. Pour the drink, including the muddled limes, into a short glass with crushed and stir.

  3. Serve immediately garnished with a lime slice.