The Brazilian national cocktail is the Caipirinha. It’s a strong drink traditionally made with lime, sugar, ice and cachaça; a Brazilian liquor distilled from sugar cane. Cachaça to me tastes like a cross between rum and tequila and is what gives this drink it’s unique flavor and strength.
For only $1.25 per drink whip up a batch to enjoy this summer!
I’ve had good luck finding cachaça at Total Wine. I’ve tried the Pitu, 51, and Leblon brands and they are all smooth and delicious.
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Heat the water in the microwave for 1 minute and add the sugar, stirring to dissolve.
Brazilian Caipirinha
- Slice the limes into 8 slices each, using 1/2 lime per drink.
- Squeeze slices of lime into each glass and place the squeezed lime pieces into the glass. Use 1/2 of a lime per glass.
- Add the simple syrup and stir to combine.
- Add the cachaça and ice and either stir or shake in a shaker until well mixed. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Total Recipe Cost: $4.80
Total Cost Per Drink: $1.20
Traditional Caipirinha recipes do not make the sugar into a simple syrup but I've found that the drink is too grainy. The syrup makes it much smoother and easier to mix.
