About The Caipirinha
Although the origin of the drink is unknown, one account says it came about around 1918 in the region of Alentejo in Portugal, with a popular recipe made with lemon, garlic, and honey, indicated for patients with the Spanish flu. The modern cocktail is still used as a remedy for the common cold. The Caipirinha is known as the national cocktail of Brazil.
Ingredients:
1½ oz. Cachaça
2 tsp. Sugar
Half of a Lime cut into 4 Wedges
Cocktail Profile
Rating: 4 Stars
Served: On the Rocks
Strength: Medium
Difficulty: Simple
Flavor: Lime
Method:
Place lime and sugar into old fashioned glass and muddle (mash the two ingredients together using a muddler or a wooden spoon). Fill the glass with ice and add the Cachaça.
