The Bag Messenger- Caipirinha Recipe
- Jun 03, 2010
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Below is a recipe for Brazil's national cocktail the Caipirinha. Derived from the Portuguese word "caipira" which closely relates to the English phrase "toothless grinning redneck", the Caipirinha is about as close to a summer drink as a fly on a hogs tail is to pork. To make this drink you will need to get your hands on Cachaça (a Brazilian rum made from molasses), a few limes, sugar, and a good clean mashing stick. If you live in a city finding Cachaça should not be much of an issue, but in a pinch you can substitute vodka or regular rum. Please enjoy responsibly and remember to brush your teeth daily.
-THE BAG MESSENGER
Caipirinha recipe
scale ingredients to servings
2 tsp granulated sugar
8 lime wedges
2 1/2 oz Cachaça
Process
Add the sugar and limes to the bottom of a sturdy glass.
Using the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the limes.
Pour in the Cachaça and stir until the sugar is dissolved, or shake vigorously in a cocktail shaker
Serve over cracked ice and garnish with a lime wedge