Method
- Muddle lime and sugar syrup in a rocks glass.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Add 50 ml cachaça.
- Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
About the Caipirinha
The Caipirinha is a Brazilian sour cocktail made with cachaça, lime, sugar syrup, and ice. The base spirit is cachaça, and the lime provides a sharp citrus character.
History
The caipirinha originated in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It was declared Brazilian Cultural Heritage in 2003. The drink is made from aguardente de cana, a spirit made from sugar cane. It is considered the strongest national cocktail of Brazil.
