Caipirinha

Cachaça, freshly muddled lime and sugar over cracked ice.

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Glassware and ice size may vary; use cachaça as listed.

Method

3 clear steps

1
Wash the lime and cut it into small wedges.
2
Put the lime and sugar in a sturdy short glass. Muddle gently to release the juice and help the sugar dissolve, without grinding the bitter white pith.
3
Fill the glass with cracked ice, add the cachaça and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately.

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