Caipirinha — Crushed Lime & Sugar Cocktail
Brazilian rum cocktail built on muddled lime, sugar, and ice — bright, citrusy, and dangerously refreshing. Muddle, pour, stir, serve in under 5 minutes.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 165
Ingredients
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Step 1
Divide lime wedges and sugar between two rocks glasses or tumblers.
Step 2
Muddle gently until limes release juice and sugar dissolves, ~30 seconds. Don't pulverize the pith.
Step 3
Fill each glass to the brim with crushed or roughly broken ice.
Step 4
Pour 2 oz cachaça into each glass and stir to combine, ~10 seconds.
Step 5
Tap a mint leaf to release oils and drop into each glass if desired. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- rocks glass or tumbler (2)
- muddler or back of a wooden spoon
- jigger or measuring cup
- bar spoon or long spoon for stirring
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