Lime Caipirinha

Ingredients:

This refreshing Brazilian drink is perfect for hot summer days.  Or on any day when you need a little summer!

Tip: For a hot and spicy twist, add a few jalapeno slices to step 4!

2 ounces cachaça

1 fresh lime

1 to 2 teaspoon fine brown sugar or raw cane sugar, to taste

2 fresh mint sprigs

Ice

Instructions:

  1. Slice lime in half.
  2. Juice one half of the lime.
  3. Slice the other half in rounds.
  4. Place lime juice, one mint sprig and sugar into a cocktail shaker and crush with a muddler. 
  5. Add cachaça and a handful of ice.  Shake well and pour into a rocks or old fashioned glass.
  6. Garnish with remaining lime slices and mint.