Caipirinha Recipe
Leblon cachaça, muddled lime
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lime
Cut the fresh lime into 8 wedges.
- 2
Muddle the Lime and Sugar
In a sturdy glass, place the lime wedges and granulated sugar. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the lime and sugar together to release the lime juice and mix it with the sugar. Be careful not to pulverize the lime, just press enough to extract the juice.
- 3
Add Cachaça
Pour the Leblon cachaça over the muddled lime and sugar mixture.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, ensuring the mixture is chilled.
- 5
Stir and Serve
Using a spoon or straw, gently stir the cocktail to mix all the ingredients together. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Caipirinha!