Caipirinha (Brazilian)

Caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail, is a refreshing alcoholic beverage prepared with cachaça, lime, sugar and ice. There is an actual decree that defines caipirinha in Brazil. Despite the huge popularity of this cocktail, it wasn’t until the last decade that caipirinha was made an official Brazilian drink.

½ lime, quartered
2 tsp. sugar
2 oz cachaça
crushed ice

In a double Old Fashioned glass, muddle the sugar and lime.

Fill with ice and add the cachaça.

Stir and garnish with a slice of lime.

Makes 1 serving.