Caipirinha (Brazil)

1. 1

   Cut the limes in half, and 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.

5. 5

   Try to dissolve the sugar as you do this, and stir occasionally.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Pour the contents of the glass into a shaker, and invert the glass into the shaker to act as a lid.

8. 8

   Shake the glass and shaker to combine the sugar and cachaca for several seconds.

9. 9

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

10. 10

    Repeat the process with the remaining 3 glasses.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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