REFRESHING CAIPIRINHA
Caipirinha is the national drink of Brazil. The drink is made with cachaça (pronounced - kuh-sha-suh). It is technically a brandy and a member of the aguardente family. There is an old adage in Brazil: "quanto pior a cachaça, melhor a caipirinha" -- the worse the cachaça, the better the caipirinha. The name caipirinha is derived from the Portuguese word caipira (hick, hayseed, country bumpkin, rube, etc.) coupled with the -inha suffix (a diminutive denoting little or small) and can be roughly translated as little hick, little hayseed, little country bumpkin, little rube, etc., etc. Poor man's drink or not, cachaça has become an integral part of Brazilian culture and its significance ranks right up there with soccer/football (futebol), carnival and samba as Brazilian national icons. The Brazilians like it sweet.... VERY sweet. In Brazil, the very best caipirinhas are made with "limões gallegos" -- what in the U.S. is often referred to as a key lime. Can also be made by the pitcher!
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Beverages
Time 3m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Trim the ends off the key limes and halve lengthwise. Cut each half into 4 slices.
- In a cocktail shaker, using a wooden spoon or a pestle, muddle the key limes with the 1/4 cup of sugar until juicy and the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cachaça and the crushed ice and shake for 10 seconds; taste and add more sugar if desired.
- Pour (not strain) into an old-fashioned glass or tumbler ice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.7, Fat 0.4, Sodium 14.6, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 53.4, Protein 1.4
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Joyanty Bijoy
joyanty-bijoy@gmail.comThis caipirinha is a bit too strong for my taste. I think I'll use less cachaça next time.
Lydia Smith
smith-l@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of caipirinhas, but this recipe is pretty good. It's not too sweet and it has a nice lime flavor.
Ahmad White
ahmad38@yahoo.comThis caipirinha is the perfect summer drink. It's light and refreshing, and it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.
Agbara Good News
a-n74@hotmail.comI love this caipirinha recipe. It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I also love the addition of mint, which gives it a refreshing flavor.
Janaki Bhattarai
bhattarai-janaki@gmail.comThis caipirinha is my go-to drink when I'm looking for something refreshing and flavorful. It's so easy to make and it always hits the spot.
Beshr Jalal1
b-j68@gmail.comI've made this caipirinha recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it. It's the perfect drink for any occasion.
Sobiya Shaheed
sobiya.s@hotmail.frThis caipirinha is the perfect summer drink. It's refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make. I love the combination of lime, sugar, and cachaça. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot day.
Amin shah
a_s35@hotmail.comI love this caipirinha recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends. I love the combination of lime, sugar, and cachaça. It's the perfect drink for a party or a night out.
LEGEND COMMEDY
lc@hotmail.comThis caipirinha is not very flavorful. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Black Star
black_s@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my caipirinha turned out too sweet. I think I'll use less sugar next time.
Prudence Amani
amani_prudence93@gmail.comThis caipirinha is a bit too strong for my taste. I think I'll use less cachaça next time.
Ayush Vishwakarma
v_a@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of caipirinhas, but this recipe is pretty good. The lime and sugar balance each other out well, and the cachaça adds a nice kick. I'm not a fan of the mint, but that's just my personal preference.
Pandey Shankar
pandeys68@aol.comThis caipirinha is easy to make and it's the perfect drink for a party. The combination of lime, sugar, and cachaça is always a winner.
M Shahid
s@gmail.comThis caipirinha is delicious! The lime flavor is very strong, but it's not overpowering. The sweetness of the sugar and the tartness of the lime work well together to create a balanced flavor. The cachaça adds a nice boozy kick, and the mint adds a r
Katlego Chere
c_k17@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of caipirinhas, but this recipe is really good. The lime and sugar balance each other out well, and the cachaça adds a nice kick. I also like the addition of mint, which gives the drink a refreshing flavor.
Jayden Kittl
k-jayden92@hotmail.frThis caipirinha is the perfect summer drink. It's refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make. I love the combination of lime, sugar, and cachaça. I also like that you can adjust the sweetness of the drink by adding more or less sugar.
IGRENADE ART
a-igrenade44@yahoo.comI made this caipirinha last night and it was a hit! My friends loved it. The drink was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I will definitely be making this again.
Yousef You
y-yousef@yahoo.comThis caipirinha is delicious! The lime flavor is very strong, but it's not overpowering. The sweetness of the sugar and the tartness of the lime work well together to create a balanced flavor. The cachaça adds a nice boozy kick, and the mint adds a r
Michael Jalum
j_michael@yahoo.comI've tried many caipirinha recipes, but this one is by far the best. The lime and sugar balance each other out perfectly, and the cachaça adds a nice kick. I also love the addition of mint, which gives the drink a refreshing flavor. I will definitely
Sizwe Khutsoane
sizwe_k77@hotmail.frThis caipirinha recipe is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. The combination of lime, sugar, and cachaça is incredibly refreshing, and the drink is easy to make. I love that you can adjust the sweetness of the drink by adding more or l