Caipirinha

The Caipirinha is a Brazilian cocktail that heavily features lime and Leblon Cachaca, a sugarcane alcohol. Deceptively tasty, this drink is strong and simple. With a few limes, some cachaca, and sugar, you can transport yourself to Brazil.

Total Time

5min

5.0

2 Ratings

Author: Mix Lab Cocktails

Servings:

Ingredients

•

2 fl oz

LEBLON Cachaça

•

Lime

•

1 Tbsp

Caster Sugar

•

as needed

Ice

•

1 sprig

Fresh Mint

(optional)

Cooking Instructions

Cut the Lime (1) into quarters.

In a jar or shaker, muddle lime and Caster Sugar (1 Tbsp) .

Measure LEBLON Cachaça (2 fl oz) into the jar.

Wrap Ice (as needed) in a clean kitchen towel. Using a meat tenderizer or other heavy object, smash the ice into small pieces.

Place the crushed ice into the jar. Close the lid and shake well.

Pour liquid and ice into a rocks glass.

Clap a sprig of Fresh Mint (1 sprig) between your hands to release the oils. Place in the drink and serve.

Author's Notes

To serve, garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedges.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

192

FAT

0.1 g

PROTEIN

0.2 g

CARBS

14.6 g