The Best Brazilian CAIPIRINHA cocktail

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 the ends off the limes and then cut each lime into 16 wedges.

Place the lime wedges in a large cup.

Add 4 tablespoons of sugar to the lime wedges.

Muddle the lime and sugar together until juice forms.

Fill a shaker with ice and add 4 ounces of vodka.

Pour the muddled lime and sugar mixture into the shaker with vodka.

Shake well to combine the ingredients.

Pour the mixture into a glass and serve.

For the strawberry version, cut strawberries in half and muddle with 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Add ice and 3 ounces of vodka to the muddled strawberries and shake well.

Cooking Techniques

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