This combination originated in Brazil and it is considered a national treasure there. It became popular in many other countries. There are cocktail bars which only serve caipirihans, either the original recipe with lime or any of its many fruit variations.
Instructions
Place lime wedges and sugar into a glass and mash them together.
Fill the glass with crushed ice, add the cachaça, and mix well.
Serve.
Yield
1 serving
Preparation time
5 minutes
Cooking time
0 minutes
Total time
5 minutes
Notes
Cachaça is a strong spirit made from sugar cane juice. Green lemon is not a good substitute for lime.
Variations
Use different types of fruit, crushed, such as pineapple, tangerine, kiwi, berries, and your favorite.Cahaça.
Substitute the cachaça with other liquor such as rum, or vodka, for a caipiroska, or sake, for a caipisake.
Source
very easy, drinks
cocktails, alcoholic beverages
Brazilian cocktail recipes
Wine in America
Wine in America