The last day of school is June 14th, two days to go… The first day of summer is June 20th. Enough said, let’s party!
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Caipirinha |
This is a drink my Brazilian friend Veronica has made for me many times. It is a refreshing drink and is perfect on a warm summer day. Usually meant to be shared with a loved one or friend but I have a difficult time sharing. I hope you enjoy!
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In this recipe I have substituted the Cachaca for Vodka |
Dice lime remove ends.
In a sixteen ounce glass combine the limes and sugar. Using the muddler press down on the limes creating a simple syrup at the bottom of the glass.
Fill the glass to the top with crushed ice. Add 3 shots Vodka or Cachaca.
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SAUDE! |
Ingredients:
1 Lime (diced)
2 T Sugar
3 Shots of Vodka or Cachaca (Brazilian Liquor made from sugar cane juice)
Crushed ice
Servings 2 or…… 1 if you don’t like to share!
This drink can also be seen with most recent post Muqueca - Brazilian Seafood Stew
The first time I had this cocktail was on a perfect beach in Venezuela. I have come to associate it with summer. GREG
ReplyDeleteThe version with vodka is called "caipiroska"
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This is sooo yummy. I don't care what the drink is called made with vodka versas cachaca. it is so good and makes me HAPPY and I don't like to share either.
ReplyDeleteHad one of these last night with my sister-in-law ( ok two). They are sooo DELICIOUS you will want two also WARNING....only have one they pack a wallop. I have a doozy of a headache today. But well worth it we had a great time, maybe we should learn to share ;). I am going to make one this weekend (yes just one) along with the stuffed sweet peppers you posted awhile back. Thanks for all the yummy posts.
ReplyDeleteI prefer this with cachaca, but I think white rum is a better substitute than vodka
ReplyDelete^ the version with white rum is a mojito. Equally yummy!
ReplyDeleteA mojito adds mint and is topped with soda water.
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