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Caïpirinha recipe

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Classic cocktail, built, in an old fashioned glass over crushed ice, with a straw.

Fantasy Court Cocktails & spring Great classics
Volume 4 cl
Alcohol 37.5 %
Calories 840 kcal
Colour Clear
Difficulty Easy
Published 01/2022
Prep time 3 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Cut ½ lime into pieces, place them in the old fashioned glass and muddle them with the caster sugar.
  2. Fill the glass with crushed ice, pour the measure of cachaça and mix.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Old-fashioned glass

Old-fashioned glass glass Buy

History

Although its success under the name Caïpirinha dates from the 1950s, the origin of Brazil's national cocktail is unknown.

Decoration

Serve with a straw and place a slice of lime on the rim of the glass.

Variation

The "Caïpirovska" replaces the cachaça with vodka. The "Caïpirissima" replaces the cachaça with Cuban or Puerto Rican ron.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Caïpirinha called?

The Caïpirinha cocktail is also known as caipirinha, caipi, capirinha, cachaça lime, brazilian cocktail.

Which glass should Caïpirinha be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Old-fashioned glass.

What is the volume of Caïpirinha?

The volume of the Caïpirinha cocktail is 4 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Caïpirinha?

The alcohol content of the Caïpirinha recipe is 37.5%.

How many calories are in Caïpirinha?

The calories of the Caïpirinha cocktail are estimated at 840 calories.

What colour is Caïpirinha?

The Caïpirinha cocktail is Clear in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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