The caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil, and its taste is noticeably different from the Cuban daiquiri even though they are structurally very similar drinks. Since it uses cachaça instead of rum, it has more of a sweet green wood flavor than the caramelized flavors rum brings. Please read my description of cachaça for the flavor difference between rum and cachaça. Because rum and cachaça have such different flavors, it isn’t a caipirinha if you use anything other than cachaça. This cocktail also keeps the whole lime wedges in the drink, giving it a cool look.
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Caipirinha
Course: DrinksCuisine: Brazilian1
servings231
kcal31%
3
minutesLearn how to make the a classic Caipirinha.
Ingredients
1 Half of a Lime
1/2 oz Simple Syrup
2 oz Cachaça
Directions
- Muddle 3 lime wedges in the serving glass to get the juice and oils out of lime. Add ice to crushed ice to the glass.
- Add the other ingredients into the glass with the limes.
- Give the drink a couple turns and serve.
Notes
- Tools Used: Jigger, Bar Spoon
- Serving Glass: Lowball Glass
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