Caipirinha Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Lime
Cut the fresh lime into 8 wedges. Set aside.
- 2
Muddle the Lime and Sugar
In a sturdy glass, add the lime wedges and granulated sugar. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press down on the lime wedges, releasing their juice and mixing it with the sugar. Muddle for about 30 seconds, making sure the sugar is well dissolved.
- 3
Add Cachaça
Pour 2 oz of cachaça over the muddled lime and sugar mixture.
- 4
Mix the Ingredients
Using a spoon, stir the mixture gently to combine the lime juice, sugar, and cachaça.
- 5
Add Ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes, preferably crushed, to the top.
- 6
Final Stir
Give the drink one last gentle stir to ensure everything is well mixed and chilled.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Optionally, you can garnish with a lime wheel on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately and enjoy your Caipirinha!
