BevX Cocktails
Caipirinha (classic version)
The Caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil, made with the nation's national spirit, Cachaça. It's an ultra refreshing drink with an unavoidable kick! The word "caipirinha" is the diminutive version of the word "caipira", which refers to someone from the countryside. It's one of the world's most refreshing cocktails and for that reason it's easy to get in trouble — so don't!
Ingredients
2 oz. Cachaça
1 tsp sugar
1 lime (cut into chunks)
ice
Garnish: lime wedge (optional)
Occasion
This classic is best enjoyed in the hot summer months but it can also feel very at home in a Brazilian steakhouse.
Method
Muddle lime with sugar in a rocks glass. Fill the glass with ice. Pour Cachaça and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge. A better version can be create by simply shaking the cocktail once built.
Variations
There are hundreds of variations of this simple, classic drink but we encourage you to master the original before venturing out.
Source: Classic