Behold the Caipirinha, the national drink of Brazil. It’s a strong yet light cocktail made with cachaça, a spirit made with cane sugar similar to rum. It has more of a burnt sugar flavor than rum does but if you prefer, you could use rum instead.
This is a classic version of the Caipirinha cocktail representing Brazil and going head-to-head with the Margarita Cocktail from Mexico in the Cocktail Match Up.
The lime gives a bright freshness to the drink that makes it perfect to sip all summer or while yelling at the TV during the game.
Brazilian Caipirinha Cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Start to Finish: 5 minutes
1/2 lime, cut into wedges
2 teaspoons sugar
2 1/2 oz cachaça (or rum)
Ice
In the bottom of a rock glass, muddle lime and sugar. Add cachaça and ice; stir to chill. Serve with a lime wedge.
Makes: 1 Cocktail
Go Brazil!
More love for Brazilian cocktails:
How To Make A Caipirinha, Brazil’s Weird-Ass National Cocktail from The Concourse – Deadspin
10 Brazilian Drinks as Cool as Caipirinha from Deep Brazil
4 World Cup Worthy Cocktail Recipes from Epicurious
