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Brazilian Caipirinha

Brazilian Caipirinha Cocktail

Easy to make, this national drink of Brazil is sweet and citrusy. They're also powerful and delicious, a dangerous combination that might explain why Brazilians love to dance so much.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Brazil, South American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

  • Muddler (wood pestle for crushing lime)
  • Heavy cocktail glass

Ingredients

  • 3 oz Cachaça
  • 1 whole Lime
  • 2 tbsp Superfine sugar
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  • Cut lime into quarters lengthwise. Remove any loose white pith. Place on bottom of glass, skin-side down. Top with sugar. With a muddle, pestle, or wooden spoon, lightly crush all the juice from the limes.
  • Add ice cubes and Cachaça and stir well. Serve with a lime slice.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.03mg