Rum
Caipirinha
Cachaça, lime and cane sugar make a vivid Brazilian classic built over cracked ice.
- Time
- 5 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Method
- Muddled
- Strength
- ≈ 25% ABV
- Estimated, after dilution
- Glass: Rocks
- Ice: Crushed
The Caipirinha draws flavor from fresh lime muddled gently with sugar. Add cachaça and cracked ice, then stir just enough to bring the ingredients together.
Ingredients
- 60 mlcachaça
- 1 ×limecut into small wedges
- 4 tspwhite cane sugar
How to make it
Place the lime wedges and cane sugar in a rocks glass and muddle gently.
Fill the glass with cracked ice and add the cachaça.
Stir gently to combine.
Bartender's tips
Muddle the lime gently so the peel adds aroma without excessive bitterness.