Caipirinha

1. 1

   Cut each lime in half, then cut each half into 8 pieces.

2. 2

   Place 12 pieces of lime in each of 4 double old-fashioned glasses (or other 12-ounce glasses.)

3. 3

   Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar into each glass.

4. 4

   Using a muddler (or the butt end of a large wooden spoon), mash the limes into the base of the glass until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Fill each glass with 1 1/2 cups of the ice and 1/4 cup of Cachaca.

6. 6

   One glass at a time, transfer the contents of the glass into a shaker, and invert the glass onto the top of the shaker to act as a lid.

7. 7

   Shake the glass and shaker together to combine the sugar and Cachaca, shaking until well-chilled.

8. 8

   Lift the glass from the shaker, and pour the contents back into the glass.

9. 9

   Repeat the process with the remaining 3 glasses.

10. 10

    Garnish with a slice of lime or a sugarcane swizzle stick if desired.

No additional tips available.