Caipirinha
Caipirinha is the national drink of Brazil, traditionally made with cachaça, a sugarcane liquor. This refreshing cocktail balances the tartness of muddled key limes with the sweetness of superfine sugar and is served over crushed ice. It is a staple of Brazilian culture, often enjoyed during carnival and samba celebrations.
Simple Tasty Recipes
Method
- Trim the ends off the key limes and halve lengthwise. Cut each half into 4 slices.
- In a cocktail shaker, using a wooden spoon or a pestle, muddle the key limes with the 1/4 cup of sugar until juicy and the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cachaça and the crushed ice and shake for 10 seconds; taste and add more sugar if desired.
- Pour (not strain) into an old-fashioned glass or tumbler ice and serve.
Notes:
In Brazil, the very best caipirinhas are made with 'limões gallegos' – what in the U.S. is often referred to as a key lime. Can also be made by the pitcher!
Serving info: Total recipe: 458g / 458ml · Yields 1 portions · Portion size: 458g / 458ml
| Nutrient | Per 100g (or 100ml) | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 104.8 kcal | 480 kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 13.0 g | 59.5 g | 22% |
| B3; of which sugars (g) | 11.2 g | 51.5 g | 103% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.5 g | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein (g) | 0.1 g | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Total fat (g) | 0.04 g | 0.2 g | 0% |
| B3; saturated (g) | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| B3; monounsaturated (g) | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| B3; polyunsaturated (g) | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| B3; trans (g) | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium (mg) | 0.4 mg | 2.0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium (mg) | 6.6 mg | 30.0 mg | 2% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.1 mg | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Potassium (mg) | 20.1 mg | 92.0 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 5.7 mg | 26.0 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Key limes - 90g - Limes, raw - USDA
- Cachaça - 118g - Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, tequila) 80 proof - USDA
- Superfine sugar - 50g - Sugars, granulated - USDA
- Crushed ice - 200g - Water, tap, drinking - USDA
⚠ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
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