Caipirinha
Lucas
2 months ago
Prep Time
5 mins
Difficulty
easy
Glass
Cocktail Glass
Garnish
Lime Wheel
The Caipirinha is Brazil's national cocktail, celebrated for its refreshing and citrusy flavor. It's a simple yet delightful blend of cachaça (a Brazilian spirit), fresh lemon, sugar, and ice. This cocktail captures the spirit and vibrancy of Brazilian culture.
Ingredients
- 1Cachaça
- 2Lemon
- 3Ice
- 4Sugar
Instructions
- 1
Cut the lemon into wedges and deseed them if needed.
- 2
Place the lemon wedges in an old-fashioned glass.
- 3
Add the sugar over the lemon wedges.
- 4
Muddle the lemon and sugar together using a muddler or the back of a spoon to release the lemon juice and dissolve the sugar.
- 5
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- 6
Pour the cachaça over the ice.
- 7
Stir well until everything is mixed and chilled.
- 8
Optionally, garnish with a lemon slice on the rim of the glass before serving.
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