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The Caipirinha

By Jacob Grier, from the Jacob Grier collection

Serves

Introduction

The classic cachaça cocktail is the caipirinha, a rustic and refreshing mix of cachaça, lime, and sugar, designated the official cocktail of Brazil. While I’m an advocate of precision in cocktails, this is one of the few I always make by feel.

Ingredients

	2	oz. cachaça
	~	Approx. ½ lime, quartered
	2 to 3	tsp. sugar

Steps

Muddle the lime and sugar in the bottom of a mixing glass, juicing the lime and extracting oils from the peel. Add the cachaça, shake with ice, and then pour everything into a rocks glass.

Notes

This drink is subject to infinite variation by incorporating other herbs and fruits, so have fun exploring seasonal twists.

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