Kiwi Caipi-Dream
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.50 fresh Fresh lime (chopped wedges)
- 3.00 spoon Caster sugar
- 0.50 fresh Kiwi fruit (chopped)
Directions
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Cut lime in half from pole to pole and slice one half into eight thin half-moon segments
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Drop lime segments into base of rocks glass
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Add three bar spoons caster sugar and muddle
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Add kiwi slices and muddle until fruit juice is extracted and sugar dissolved
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Transfer muddled fruit and sugar to highball glass
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Pour frozen cachaça into rocks glass and swirl to rinse
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Pour cachaça into highball glass and stir to mix ingredients
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Crack four to five large ice cubes and add to glass
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Stir and top with more ice
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Garnish with stirrer
Cocktail Description
The Kiwi Caipi-Dream takes Brazil's beloved caipirinha to new heights with the vibrant addition of fresh kiwi fruit, creating a stunning emerald-hued cocktail that's both visually striking and deliciously refreshing.
This variation combines the tartness of lime with sweet kiwi's tropical essence and the grassy, vegetal notes of Novo Fogo Chameleon Cachaça, resulting in a bright, fruit-forward sipper with just enough complexity to keep things interesting. The crushed ice dilution provides the perfect balance, allowing the cocktail to evolve pleasantly as you enjoy it. While it requires some muddling technique, the Kiwi Caipi-Dream remains approachable for home bartenders willing to put in a little elbow grease for a spectacular reward. It shines as an afternoon refresher during warm weather gatherings or as a conversation-starting aperitif before dinner. The cocktail pairs wonderfully with light seafood dishes, particularly grilled fish tacos or ceviche, where its bright acidity and tropical notes complement rather than overpower delicate flavors.
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