Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSalsa'sCaipirinha Recipe

Caipirinha Recipe

Inspired by Salsa's
Time10m
Serves1

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL Cachaça, fresh lime, raw sugar, crushed ice

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lime

    Cut the fresh lime into 8 wedges.

  2. 2

    Muddle the Ingredients

    In a sturdy glass, add the lime wedges and raw sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently muddle them together, releasing the lime juice and mixing it with the sugar.

  3. 3

    Add Cachaça

    Pour the cachaça over the muddled lime and sugar mixture.

  4. 4

    Add Ice

    Fill the glass with crushed ice, stirring well to mix the ingredients.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Optionally, garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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