Caipirinha

This is a wonderful, fresh summertime drink. It is Brazilian in origin.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  large lime, quartered
• 2  tablespoons sugar (plus additional sugar for rims of glasses)
• 1⁄2 cup cachaca (Brazilian liquor) or 1⁄2 cup white rum
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•  ice cube

Directions

1. Lightly wet rims of two glasses and dip in sugar (like you would a margarita glass in salt) Divide fresh lime and sugar between the two glasses.
2. Mash lime and sugar in each glass with a wooden spoon.
3. Add 1/4 cup cachaca (or rum) and 1 Tbsp lemon juice to each glass, stirring to blend.
4. Fill each glass with ice.