This national cocktail of Brazil is a simple and tasty libation, imagine yourself sipping one on the beaches of Ipanema. The rich Cachaca is balanced perfectly with the muddled limes and sugar packed tight with plenty of crushed ice.&nbsp; Bartender Tip:A fantastic addition to this cocktail is fresh fruit. Grab some seasonal berries or passionfruit to brighten up and twist your Caipirinha.

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Caipirinha

Chop 1/2 a large lime into quartets (halved wedges)

Whisky Tumbler

Knife

Prepare

Place inside your tumbler glass and spoon the sugar on top

Bar Spoon

Lime

Sugar

Lime and sugar

Using your muddler, squish the limes well, releasing the juices

Muddler

Muddle

Add crushed ice until the glass is 3/4 full

Ice scoop

Add crushed ice

Jigger

Cachaca

Add Cachaca

Using your Bar spoon, stir in a 3D motion mixing all the ingredients together

Stir

Top up and pack with more crushed ice for the perfect mix

How to make Caipirinha - video recipe