Rico's Caipirinha Recipe | Absolut Drinks With Rico

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 1 lime into quarters, yielding about 12 pieces.

Place the lime quarters into a glass.

Add 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar over the lime quarters.

Use a muddler (or a heavy rolling pin) to mash the lime and sugar together until the lime juice is released and the sugar is dissolved.

For the crushed ice version, add crushed ice to the glass and mix everything together with a spoon.

For the cubed ice version, add a couple of ice cubes to the glass and shake the mixture.

Dump the mixture into another glass or serve as is, depending on the ice used.

Garnish with a lime wedge if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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