Caipirinha cocktail in a rocks glass — Lime

Caipirinha Cocktail Recipe

refreshing citrus boozy

cachaça, lime, sugar

History

The Caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail, made with cachaça (distilled sugarcane juice), lime, and sugar. It evolved from rural medicinal drinks in the 19th century and became a global symbol of Brazilian culture. Muddle the lime in the glass so the oils stay in the drink.

Ingredients

cachaça 2 oz

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lime 1 whole (cut into wedges)

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sugar 2 tsp (or simple syrup)

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How to make

In a rocks glass, muddle lime wedges with sugar to release juice.
Fill glass with crushed ice, add cachaça, and stir well.
Garnish with a lime wheel.

Glassware

Rocks glass

Short and sturdy for spirit-forward drinks served on ice — easy to hold, stir, and sip without watering down too fast.

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Caipirinha FAQ

What ingredients are in a Caipirinha?

A Caipirinha is made with cachaça, lime, and sugar. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.

How do you make a Caipirinha?

In a rocks glass, muddle lime wedges with sugar to release juice. Fill glass with crushed ice, add cachaça, and stir well. Garnish with a lime wheel.

What glass do you serve a Caipirinha in?

Serve a Caipirinha in a Rocks glass. Short and sturdy for spirit-forward drinks served on ice — easy to hold, stir, and sip without watering down too fast.