Caipirinha Cocktail Recipe | Drink Inquirer

Enjoy a refreshing caipirinha at a summer barbecue or party. This classic cocktail is made with cachaça, lime, and sugar. Serve with fresh wedges of lime.

• Glass: old fashioned
• Prep:3 mins
• Cook: 0 mins
• Yield: 1 cocktail (1 serving)

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 lime
• 1/2 to 2 teaspoons sugar (superfine; to taste)
• 2 ounces​ cachaça
• Garnish: lime wheel

METHOD

1. Cut half of a lime into small wedges.
2. Place the lime and sugar into an old-fashioned glass and muddle well.
3. Add a few ice cubes.
4. Top the drink with cachaça and stir well
5. Garnish with a lime wheel (Optional)
6. Serve and enjoy