Caipirinha Cocktail
The Caipirinha Cocktail is Brazil’s national cocktail, a refreshing blend of cachaça, fresh lime, and sugar, served over ice. It’s a simple yet vibrant drink that perfectly balances sweetness, citrus, and a bold sugarcane spirit.
The Caipirinha Cocktail is Brazil’s national cocktail, a refreshing blend of cachaça, fresh lime, and sugar, served over ice. It’s a simple yet vibrant drink that perfectly balances sweetness, citrus, and a bold sugarcane spirit.
Servings 1 Cocktail
Ingredients
- 60 ml cachaça white rum
- 1 large lime cut into wedges
- 2 tsp white granulated sugar or brown
- Ice crushed or cubed
Instructions
- Place the lime wedges into a sturdy glass and sprinkle the sugar over them.1 large lime, 2 tsp white granulated sugar
- Use a muddler to gently press the limes, extracting their juice and releasing the essential oils from the peel. Avoid over-muddling to prevent bitterness.
- Fill the glass with ice, then pour in the cachaça.Ice, 60 ml cachaça
- Stir well to mix everything together and chill the drink.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.4mg
