Contemporary Classics IBA
Caipirinha
Brazil's happy hour
Muddled lime and sugar tame the funky, grassy bite of cachaça into a bracingly fresh, rustic crusher. Brazil's national cocktail earns its title.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 oz Cachaça
- 1 whole, cut into wedges Lime
- 4 tsp Sugar
Method
Place lime wedges and sugar into an old-fashioned glass. Muddle gently. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour cachaça over and stir.