Caipirinha de Limo Tradicional (Classic Brazilian Cocktail)

The traditional Brazilian caipirinha is a drink like no other! Made with cachaça and muddled lime, it's a refreshing cocktail that's easy to make.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 221 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lime
• ice cubes
• 2 fluid ounces cachaca (Brazilian rum)
• 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut off the lime ends with a sharp knife; discard. Slice lime in half; remove white pith from the center. Slice into 6 wedges.

Step 2

Place lime wedges skin side down into a glass; add sugar. Mash with a cocktail muddler, bruising the skin slightly. Stir in ice and cachaca.