Caipirinha Recipe

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   Place the lime pcs, pulp side up, in the bottom of an old fashioned glass or possibly heavy tumbler.

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   Add in sugar to taste and crush the lime and sugar together with a pestle or possibly the end of a wooden spoon (be sure to crush the pcs pulp-side up or possibly too much bitter lime oil will be released from the zest).

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   Add in the cachaca, stir to mix and add in the ice cubes.

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   Stir again and serve.

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   This recipe yields 1 serving.

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   Comments: Cachaca, a spirit distilled from sugarcane, is one of the most popular drinks in Brazil.

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   Some of the better varieties are available in larger liquor stores in the USA.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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