Description
This is a classic Brazilian cocktail made with cachaça, sugar, and lime. It’s refreshing and perfect for hot weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz cachaça
- 1 whole lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Cut the lime into small wedges.
- Place the lime wedges and sugar into an old-fashioned glass.
- Muddle the lime and sugar together to release the lime juice.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour in the cachaça.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh limes for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste.
- For a sweeter drink, add more sugar.
- For a tarter drink, add less sugar.
- You can also use brown sugar for a slightly different flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: caipirinha, cachaça, lime, cocktail, Brazilian drink