Caipirinha

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A Caipirinha is the National Cocktail of Brazil.

A Caipirinha is a Generic Cocktail consisting of Cachaça, Muddled Lime, Sugar, and Ice.

Cachaca = Cachaça

Common Recipes

Preparation for a Caipirinha make with Crushed Ice

1. Cut one whole Lime into Chunks.
2. Place these Lime Chunks into a short Rocks Glass.
3. Now, either Sprinkle the Lime chunks with your desired amount of Sugar (brown or white), or pour on your desired amount of Sugar Syrup.
4. Muddle the Lime Chunks and Sugar together, but squashing everything with a wooden pestle (known as a Muddler).
5. Fill the Glass with Crushed Ice.
6. Add the desired amount of Cachaça.
7. Mix the Caipirinha thoroughly using a Barspoon, or regular Teaspoon.
8. Add short straws, and serve.

Preparation for a Caipirinha make with Cubed Ice

1. Cut one whole Lime into Chunks.
2. Place these Lime Chunks into a short Rocks Glass.
3. Now, either Sprinkle the Lime chunks with your desired amount of Sugar (brown or white), or pour on your desired amount of Sugar Syrup.
4. Muddle the Lime Chunks and Sugar together, but squashing everything with a wooden pestle (known as a Muddler).
5. Fill the Glass with Ice Cubes.
6. Add the desired amount of Cachaça.
7. Mix the Caipirinha thoroughly using a Barspoon, or regular Teaspoon.
8. Add short straws, and serve.

What type of Ice should be used?

A subject of Hot debate when it comes to Caipirinhas is what type of Ice should be used.

Should it be Ice Cubes or Crushed Ice?

There is no one Caipirinha Recipe, so there is no one definate answer.

What type of Sugar should be used?

Another subject of much debate when it comes to Caipirinhas is what type of Sugar should be used.

Should it be White Sugar, Brown Sugar, or Sugar Syrup?

There is no one Caipirinha Recipe, so there is no one definate answer.

See Also

• Cocktail_list

Webtender.com Discussion Board Threads on the Caipirinha

• Webtender - Caipirinha

External links

• Cachaça on Webtender.
• Cook Brazil - Caipirinha