**Caipirinha: Brazil's National Cocktail**
The caipirinha is Brazil's national cocktail, and for good reason. This simple yet refreshing drink is made with just a few ingredients: cachaça, lime, sugar, and ice. The result is a cocktail that is both flavorful and easy to drink.
This article features three recipes for caipirinhas:
* **Classic Caipirinha:** This is the traditional recipe for the caipirinha, made with cachaça, lime, and sugar.
* **Spicy Caipirinha:** This variation on the classic caipirinha adds a bit of spice with the addition of chili peppers.
* **Frozen Caipirinha:** This frozen version of the caipirinha is perfect for a hot summer day.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and refreshing cocktail. So grab a glass and let's get started!
DALE DEGROFF'S HURRICANE COCKTAIL
Provided by Food Network
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Shake all ingredients together with ice and strain into a Hurricane glass filled with ice. Garnish with fresh tropical fruit.
DALE DEGROFF'S CAIPIRINHA
This version of the Brazilian national cocktail comes to us from mixologist Dale DeGroff.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large, sturdy glass, using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, muddle together the simple syrup and lime, to extract the oils from the skin of the lime. Add Cachaca, and fill the glass with ice. Shake vigorously, and pour contents into an old-fashioned glass.
HEMINGWAY DAIQUIRI
Steps:
- Shake the ingredients in an iced shaker until good and frosty, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
CAIPIRINHA II
Now considered the national drink of Brazil, the Caipirinha was not always so respectable. In fact, the name comes from a somewhat derogatory word roughly equivalent to "hillbilly." The cocktail's main ingredient, cachaça, is an aguardiente that, like rum, is made from sugarcane. But cachaça has a bite and flavor more characteristic of a rough-edged tequila than of its more refined cousin. In fact, bartenders who run out of cachaça have been known to substitute equal parts white rum and white tequila in its place.A Caipirinha is usually made by muddling pieces of lime with sugar; we chose, for simplicity's sake, to juice the limes instead. For a more authentic flavor, you can mash a piece of lime rind in the bottom of the glass before serving.
Yield Makes 8 Caipirinhas.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Squeeze enough juice from limes to measure 2 cups.In a pitcher, stir together lime juice and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add ice cubes and cachaça, stirring until combined well. Serve drinks garnished with lime wedges and/or sugarcane.
CAIPIRINHA
Caipirinha, Brazil's national drink is made with cachaca, a potent sugarcane liquor. You can substitute light rum if you can't find cachaca.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put a lime half in each of 4 tumblers and sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons sugar. Using a wooden reamer, crush the flesh of the limes. Fill glasses with ice and pour cachaca over it. Stir well and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh limes for the best flavor. Limes that are too ripe or too green will not produce as much juice or have the same flavor.
- Roll the limes on a cutting board before juicing them. This will help release more juice.
- Use a muddler to crush the limes in a glass. This will help release the flavors and oils from the limes.
- Add sugar or simple syrup to taste. The amount of sugar you add will depend on your personal preference.
- Use a high-quality cachaça. Cachaça is a Brazilian spirit made from sugar cane. Look for a cachaça that is aged for at least two years for the best flavor.
- Serve the caipirinha over ice. You can also garnish the caipirinha with a lime wedge or a sprig of mint.
Conclusion:
The caipirinha is a refreshing and flavorful cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a fan of cocktails or just looking for a new drink to try, the caipirinha is a great option.
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