Thursday, August 7, 2008

Brazil's National Cocktail: Caipirinha



Mmmm... mmmm... delicious! With the sunny summer weather we have been having these would be yummy enjoyed on the patio with friends or poolside. They are super easy to make and don't take a full bar to do it either.

According to Wikipedia Caipirinha (pronounced [KIE-PUR-REEN-YAH]) is Brazil's national cocktail, made with Cachaça (pronounced [KA-SHAU-SA]), sugar and lime. Cachaça is Brazil's most common distilled alcoholic beverage. Like rum, it is made from sugarcane. Cachaça is made from sugarcane alcohol, obtained from the fermentation of sugarcane juice which is afterwards distilled. You can buy Cachaça at most major liquor stores.

How to make it? It's super simple.

1 lime
2 ounces of Cachaça
Sugar to taste

Ice Cubes

Muddle the sugar and limes together, add the liquor and ice. Shake or stir. Enjoy!

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