The Best Caipirinha Cocktail

Method5 steps · about 10 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Put the lime (½) wedges and either 1–2 tablespoons refined sugar or 1 shot of Skinny Simple Syrup in a cocktail glass.

   Uses ½ unpeeled lime, cut into wedges · 1–2 tablespoons refined sugar · 1 shot Skinny Simple Syrup, alternative to sugar

2. 2

   Step 2: Muddle with a pestle or the back of a spoon until the lime releases its juice and the sugar is moistened. If using simple syrup instead, gently press the lime to release its juice.

   Uses lime wedges and chosen sweetener after muddling

3. 3

   Step 3: Fill the glass with crushed ice.

   Uses Lime and the selected sugar or syrup already in the glass · Crushed ice, as needed

4. 4

   Step 4: Add one standard shot (1.5 fluid ounces) of cachaça and stir well to combine.

   Uses 1 standard shot (1.5 fluid ounces) cachaça · The glass filled with muddled lime, chosen sweetener and crushed ice

5. 5

   Step 5: Serve immediately.

   Uses lime, sweetener, cachaça and crushed ice combined in the glass