How to Make an Authentic 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.

Cut off the edges of the lime to remove any pith.

Cut around the lime to remove the pith, being careful to leave a clean lime without pith.

Cut the lime in half and remove the white pith lines in the middle.

Quarter the lime into small pieces, ensuring any skin is facing down in the glass.

Add 1 tablespoon of super fine sugar over the lime quarters.

Muddle the lime and sugar together gently to extract the juice without releasing bitterness from the pith.

Discard the lime skins after muddling.

Add 2 oz of Kaza to the muddled lime and sugar mixture.

Add ice to the glass and shake for 4 to 5 seconds.

Dump the entire mixture back into the glass and serve.

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