Why the Caipirinha is Brazil’s #1 Cocktail (And How to Make It!) 🍹

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 lime in half, then cut that half into six wedges.

Place lime wedges into the bottom of a glass.

Add 2 teaspoons (10g) of granulated sugar evenly over the lime wedges.

Use a muddler to muddle the lime and sugar together, ensuring to scrape the skins to release oils without making it too bitter.

Crush some ice using a bag to create chunky pieces, not fine ice.

Pour 2 oz (60ml) of Nova Fogo cachaça over the ice.

Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon to combine the ingredients.

Garnish with a lime wheel on top.

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