It was not long ago that no one in the U.S.A. had ever heard of the Caipirinha. Now, it is one of the top 50 drinks according to the IBA (International Bartenders Association). Made popular recently due to the influx and nationalization of Brazilian immigrants and the availability of high quality Brazilian made Cachaça.

The method of preparation for the Caipirinha is relatively standard. Differences vary by only slightly ranging amounts of one of the three ingredients. Drink 3 of these babies and you will definitely feel it!

Here is a standard recipe:

• 1 1/2 oz of Cachaça
• 1 Whole Lime, quarter peeled, cut into peices
• 1 tbsp of Sugar

Directions:

• Put the lime and sugar into a shaker
• Crush/Muddle with a muddler
• Add Cachaça
• Add Ice, preferably crushed ice
• Shake vigorously
• Pour into low-ball glass

Variations:

• Replace the Cachaça with Vodka - Called a Caipiroska
• Replace the Cachaça with Rum - Called a Caipirissima
• Or, Replace the lime with any fruit imaginable

Google Video - How to Make a Caipirinha

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