Making a Caipirinha: The National Drink of Brazil

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.

Start with about 5-6 lime wedges in a glass.

Add 1 bar spoon full of sugar over the lime wedges.

Pour in a little bit of brown sugar simple syrup.

Muddle the lime and sugar together until it forms a consistent pulp.

Add 2-3 ounces of cachaça over the muddled mixture.

Fill the glass with ice.

Stir gently to combine the ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

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