
Caipirinha
Description
It's not necessary to strictly adhere to exact proportions when making the drink; the most important thing is that the taste of the caipirinha suits your personal preference. You can dilute the alcohol with lime or lemon juice, or add a bit more ice.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Prepare the listed ingredients.
- 2
Step 2

Scald the limes with boiling water and cut them into pieces, then place them in glasses.
- 3
Step 3

Put 1 tablespoon of cane sugar into each glass. If you don't have this product, add regular white sugar.
- 4
Step 4

Using a muddler, crush everything in the container so that the lime juice mixes with the sugar.
- 5
Step 5

Place 4-5 ice cubes in each glass.
- 6
Step 6

Pour in cachaça or light rum. This alcohol can be substituted with good quality vodka.
- 7
Step 7

Gently stir and serve the caipirinha chilled immediately after preparation.