Caipirtini

Submitted by Chef #494082

"My martini-style version of the Brazilian national drink, the caipirinha. Can be made sweet or tart to taste. I like to balance the tartness of the citrus and the pungency of the alcohol with a discreet amount of sugar. Should be very smooth, not too overpowering. Great on a hot summer day!"

 

• Ready In: 3mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 2 ounces cachaca
• 1 ounce vodka
• 1 -2 tablespoon superfine sugar, to taste
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 lime, juice of
• ice

directions

1. In cocktail shaker, combine lime juice, sugar, cachaca, and vodka.
2. Add ice and shake until thoroughly chilled and frothy.
3. Serve in a chilled martini glass.