Caipirinha
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.50 fresh Fresh lime (chopped wedges)
- 3.00 spoon Caster sugar
- 0.75 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)
Directions
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Cut lime in half from pole to pole and slice one half into 3-4mm thick half-moon segments
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Drop lime segments into base of robust rocks glass
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Add 3 bar spoons caster sugar and muddle
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Add small amount of chilled water if using fresh ice from freezer and muddle more to extract juice and dissolve sugar
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Pour muddled fruit and sugar mixture into highball glass
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Pour chilled cachaça into the rocks glass to rinse then pour into highball glass
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Stir to mix all ingredients
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Crack 4-5 large ice cubes and add to glass
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Stir once more
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Top with additional ice
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Garnish with stirrer
Cocktail Description
Imagine biting into a perfectly ripe lime while sipping a spirit that captures the wild essence of Brazil's sugarcane fields—that's the Caipirinha in one electric moment.
This refreshing cachaça-based cocktail balances bright citrus acidity with just enough sweetness, creating a drink that's simultaneously sharp, smooth, and dangerously sippable. The muddled lime releases essential oils that complement the grassy, vegetal notes of the Novo Fogo Chameleon Cachaça, while the caster sugar rounds everything out without becoming cloying. It's perfect for warm summer evenings, backyard gatherings, or anytime you need a tropical mental escape—though its refreshing profile makes it a year-round option for cachaça enthusiasts. Fortunately, this cocktail requires no specialized equipment or obscure ingredients, just some attention to detail during the muddling process to properly extract those lime oils. The Caipirinha pairs beautifully with Brazilian favorites like grilled meats and feijoada, but also stands up nicely to spicy foods, seafood dishes, or anything with tropical flavors.
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