What does it taste like?

The Caipirinha balances the tartness of the lime and the sweetness of the sugar with the robust flavor of cachaça, offering a unique sugarcane taste that is refreshing and perfect for hot summer days.

Caipirinha · Recipe & Method

Caipirinha

Caipirinha is Brazil's national drink, originating from rural areas of São Paulo State in the 19th century. Initially used as a cold remedy (with cachaça, honey, and lemon), it later evolved into a popular beverage made with cachaça, lime, and sugar. The name comes from the Portuguese word 'caipira' (hick), reflecting its rural roots.

Flavor: The Caipirinha balances the tartness of the lime and the sweetness of the sugar with the robust flavor of cachaça, offering a unique sugarcane taste that is refreshing and perfect for hot summer days.
Difficulty: Easy
Glassware: Double Old Fashioned glass

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RECIPE

Ingredients

3 ingredients

01Cachaça60ml

02Lime1个

03White Cane Sugar4茶匙

02 · METHOD

Method

01
Place the lime and sugar in a double old fashioned glass and gently muddle. Add crushed ice and cachaça, and stir gently to mix.
02
Note: Substitute vodka for cachaça to make a Caipiroska; use rum instead for a Caipirissima; and replace with Licor Beirão for a Caipirão.

03 · NOTES

Know your pour

What does it taste like?: The Caipirinha balances the tartness of the lime and the sweetness of the sugar with the robust flavor of cachaça, offering a unique sugarcane taste that is refreshing and perfect for hot summer days.
Which glass should I use?: Double Old Fashioned glass
Is it beginner-friendly?: Easy