Caipirinha

Cachaça, fresh lime wedges and sugar make a direct, textured drink built in its serving glass. Gentle muddling releases juice and citrus oils without aggressively grinding the peel into the mixture.

Caipirinha served in a rocks glass against a black background.

Active preparation: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Cachaça
  • 1 piece Lime, cut into wedges
  • 4 tsp Superfine white sugar

Instructions

  1. Wash the lime, trim its ends and cut it into small wedges.
  2. Place the lime and sugar in a sturdy rocks glass and press gently to release the juice.
  3. Add cracked ice and pour in the cachaça.
  4. Stir thoroughly, lifting the lime through the drink, and serve promptly.