Caipirinha

Caipirinha, Brazil's national drink, is easy to make with fresh lime juice, sugar, and cachaça (sugar cane brandy) for a refreshing summer cocktail.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 0.5 lime, quartered
• 2.5 fluid ounces cachaça (Brazilian rum)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Squeeze lime wedges into a large rocks glass, then drop them in. Add sugar and muddle until juices release.

Step 2

Pour in cachaça and ice. Stir well until sugar is mostly dissolved. Enjoy!