Caipirinha

Name: Caipirinha
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Brazil
Ingredients: 1 lime; 2 tsp of brown sugar; 50 ml of cachaça ((Brazilian spirit)); ice cubes (or crushed ice); 1 slice of lime

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The Caipirinha is a Brazilian cocktail made with cachaça and muddled lime. 🍹 It is made right in the glass with a muddler.

Total time: 5 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: –
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.80

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 5

servings

Estimated cost €1.80

Equipment

Cutting board
Muddler
Knife
Mixing spoon
Old-fashioned glassor tumbler

Instructions

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Wash the lime, then cut it into 4 or 6 pieces.

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Place the lime pieces directly in the glass.

Add the 2 spoonfuls of brown sugar over the lime pieces.

Muddle the wedges with the muddler to extract the juice and blend well with the sugar.

Add the ice cubes or crushed ice all the way to the top of the glass.

Pour the cachaça over the top.

Stir well with a spoon or a straw.

Garnish with a slice of lime if you like, and serve immediately.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

175kcal

Protein1 g5%
Carbs18 g95%
Fat0 g0%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even more fragrant Caipirinha, roll the lime on the counter before cutting it: this releases more essential oils from the peel 🍋✨. And if you don't have cachaça, you can substitute (in an emergency only!) white rhum agricole, but it won't be the real thing! 😉

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Not applicable. Freezing severely damages texture, aromas and dilution. Avoid.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Not applicable. Prepared and consumed immediately to preserve freshness and fizz.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Same day

Not applicable. The ingredients are assembled just before serving to ensure optimal quality.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable. This drink is meant to be enjoyed very cold with ice cubes.

Variations

Use crushed ice for a colder cocktail.
Garnish with a slice of lime.
Adjust the brown sugar to the tartness of the lime.

Mistakes to avoid

Muddling too little: muddle the wedges to extract the juice and blend it with the sugar.
Pouring the cachaça before the ice: add the ice cubes first, all the way to the top of the glass.
Forgetting to wash the lime before cutting it.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a caipirinha?

Cut a lime into 4 or 6 pieces, put them in the glass with 2 teaspoons of brown sugar, muddle, fill with ice to the top, then pour in 50 ml of cachaça and stir.

What is cachaça?

Cachaça is the Brazilian spirit used in the caipirinha. It is poured last over the ice, after muddling the lime wedges with the brown sugar in the glass.

Do you need a muddler for a caipirinha?

Yes, the caipirinha is made right in the glass with a muddler, which crushes the lime wedges to extract the juice and blend it with the brown sugar.

Ice cubes or crushed ice?

The recipe works with both: add ice cubes or crushed ice all the way to the top of the glass. Alcohol is for adults only and should be consumed in moderation.