Caipirinha

by ShakeAndSip
Prep: 5m
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Ingredients
Servings:1
2limes
2tbspsugar
2ozcachaça
ice
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Instructions
  1. 1

    Prep the limes

    Slice about 1/4 inch off both ends of each lime, then cut each in half lengthwise and again into quarters. Hold each quarter skin-side down and slice out that white pith running down the center. That bitter core is the #1 reason a caipirinha turns out harsh, so don't skip it. Cut each pith-free quarter crosswise so you end up with roughly 8 little wedges per lime.

  1. 2

    Muddle

    Drop the lime wedges flesh-side up into a rocks glass and add the sugar. Muddle just until the limes give up their juice and the sugar starts to dissolve. Go easy here. Grind it to a pulp and you'll drag out the bitter oils in the peel.

  2. 3

    Build and serve

    Pack the glass with crushed ice, pour the cachaça over the top, and give it a quick stir. Serve as is, ideally with a stir stick so everyone can mix their own. Fresh is best, so make these to order rather than in advance.

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Caipirinha

Created by: ShakeAndSip

Prep Time: 5m
0
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 oz cachaça
  • ice

Instructions

  1. Prep the limesSlice about 1/4 inch off both ends of each lime, then cut each in half lengthwise and again into quarters. Hold each quarter skin-side down and slice out that white pith running down the center. That bitter core is the #1 reason a caipirinha turns out harsh, so don't skip it. Cut each pith-free quarter crosswise so you end up with roughly 8 little wedges per lime.
  2. MuddleDrop the lime wedges flesh-side up into a rocks glass and add the sugar. Muddle just until the limes give up their juice and the sugar starts to dissolve. Go easy here. Grind it to a pulp and you'll drag out the bitter oils in the peel.
  3. Build and servePack the glass with crushed ice, pour the cachaça over the top, and give it a quick stir. Serve as is, ideally with a stir stick so everyone can mix their own. Fresh is best, so make these to order rather than in advance.

Notes & Tips

Brazil's national drink, three real ingredients, zero bar skills required. The whole thing lives or dies on your limes, so grab ones that feel heavy and smell like limes, and pull that white pith every time. Swaps: rum makes it a Caipirissima, vodka makes it a Caipiroska, tequila makes it a Caipirita, all delicious. Mocktail version: skip the cachaça, muddle the lime and sugar, pack with crushed ice, and top with club soda or sparkling water for a bright, barely-sweet lime cooler.