Caipirinha - Your New Favorite Drink

cachaça

🥗Healthier: vodka

💰Cheaper: white rum

Vodka is a lower-calorie alternative, while white rum is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, while honey is often more affordable.

Cut off the ends of the lime for easier muddling.

Cut the lime in half, then cut each half into quarters.

Place the lime quarters into a shaker.

Add 0.5 ounces of simple syrup to the shaker.

Muddle the lime pieces with a muddler, twisting to release juice and oil without shredding the rind.

Fill an empty glass with ice to determine the right amount, then transfer the ice into the shaker.

Shake the mixture for 15-20 seconds.

Pour the mixture into a rocks glass.

Cooking Techniques

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