• Cachaça
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Use good-quality cachaça for the best flavor
• Fresh lime
  1 medium

  Cut into 6–8 wedges
• Granulated sugar
  2 tsp

  Adjust to taste; superfine sugar dissolves best
• Ice cubes
  1 cup

  Crushed or cubed

• Old fashioned glass
• Muddler
• Bar spoon
• Jigger
• Knife and cutting board

1. 1

   Place lime wedges in the bottom of an old fashioned glass, cut-side up.

2. 2

   Sprinkle the sugar over the limes.

3. 3

   Use a muddler to gently press the lime and sugar together, releasing the lime juices and essential oils. Don’t over-muddle—just enough to dissolve the sugar and extract juice.

4. 4

   Fill the glass with ice, preferably crushed for a colder, more refreshing drink.

5. 5

   Pour the cachaça over the ice.

6. 6

   Stir well with a bar spoon to mix all the flavors and chill the drink.

7. 7

   Garnish and serve immediately.

• Celebrates fresh, vibrant flavors with every sip
• Easy to make with only a few simple ingredients
• Customizable to suit your sweetness or citrus preferences
• Brings a taste of Brazilian culture to your glass
• Perfect for hot summer days or festive gatherings

The Caipirinha has its roots deep in Brazilian culture, with origins tracing back to the early 20th century. It’s believed that the drink started as a home remedy for the Spanish flu, originally mixed with garlic and honey. Over time, these ingredients were dropped, and what remained was a simple concoction of lime, sugar, and cachaça—the country’s beloved sugarcane spirit. Today, the Caipirinha is enjoyed in bars from Rio to New York, symbolizing Brazilian joie de vivre.