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Caipirinha (Brazilian lime and cachaça cocktail)
Caipirinha is Brazil's national cocktail: a simple yet vibrant mix of muddled lime, sugar and cachaça. Its name loosely translates as "little country girl", and it's most enjoyed on hot days.
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Method
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- Muddle the lime pieces with the sugar in the bottom of a glass (with a muddler or the end of a spoon) to release the oil from the peel and the juice.
- Add ice to the glass.
- Pour over the cachaça.
- Stir well and serve immediately with a straw.
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Tips
- Muddle the lime peel too, as its essential oils give the drink its distinctive aroma.
- Don't muddle the lime for too long, as the white pith can turn bitter.
- For an alcohol-free version, replace the cachaça with soda water and balance the acidity with a little extra sugar or honey.
- This is an alcoholic drink - don't have it before driving or during pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions
What is cachaça?
A Brazilian spirit fermented and distilled from sugar cane juice; related to rum, but made from fresh cane juice rather than molasses.
Can cachaça be replaced with rum?
Yes, white rum also makes a good cocktail, though its flavour is less distinctive than the original cachaça.
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