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Caipirinha

Recipe from Howcast, from their YouTube videoWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 24 October 2026.

5 minutes to prep. A classic Brazilian cocktail that mixes fresh lime, sugar, and cachaça for a bright, citrusy refreshment. Served over ice, it’s perfect for hot summer evenings.

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Caipirinha by Howcast, a frame from the YouTube video

Method

  1. Wash the lime and slice it into wedges.

  2. Place the lime wedges and a teaspoon of sugar in a glass and muddle thoroughly to release the juice.

  3. Add two ounces of cachaça to the glass and stir to combine.

  4. Add ice to taste and stir briskly until the drink is well chilled.

Tips while you cook

Muddle lime and sugar thoroughly
Press the lime wedges with the sugar until the juice is fully released before adding the spirit.
Stir briskly after adding ice
Mix the drink quickly.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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