How to make a perfect caipirinha

Fabulously refreshing for the warm days in spring

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INGREDIENTS

Assemble the actors for the quintessential night "caip"

Assemble the actors for the quintessential night "caip"

Place cut lime wedges and sugar into old fashioned glass.

Muddle for a minute or two.

Depending in your success with muddling - may take longer than a minute...)

Depending in your success with muddling - may take longer than a minute...)

Add 2 ounces of Cachaca (preferably Leblon) and stir.

If unsure of the amount - use the handy shot that came with your martini set...

If unsure of the amount - use the handy shot that came with your martini set...

Fill the glass with ice cubes, stir again and garnish with lime slice.

Enjoy! Day or warm summer eve - the drink that leaves you light headed and happy.

  • 2.0oz Cachaca
  • 1.0 Lime (cut into 4 wedges)
  • 2.0tsp Crystal or Refined Sugar
  • 1.0 Old Fashioned Glass
  • 1.0 Muddler
  • Ice Cubes
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