The Ultimate Caipirinha

Name: The Ultimate Caipirinha
Ingredients: 2 ounce leblon cachaca; 2 teaspoon superfine sugar (or 1 ounce simple syrup); 1/2 lime, cut into wedges

Marcy Franklin|Feb. 12, 2013 12:04 pm EST

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What better way to celebrate Brazil's four-day Carnival festivities than with the national Brazilian drink of choice? The caipirinha, made with Leblon cachaça, will make you believe you're sunbathing (and partying) in Rio.

Servings

1

Ingredients

2 ounce leblon cachaca
2 teaspoon superfine sugar (or 1 ounce simple syrup)
1/2 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Muddle the lime and sugar in a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and add the cachaça. Shake well and serve in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.