caipirinhas

Cachaça lime drinks

Caipirinhas is the plural of caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail made with cachaça (sugarcane liquor), lime, sugar, and ice.

The drink is muddled rather than shaken, crushing the lime to release its oils.

We ordered caipirinhas at the beach bar.

cocktail

cachaça

Brazilian cane spirit

  • muddledIn a confused state
  • limeAcidic green citrus
  • sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener

ice · crushed · mixed · shaken · recipe · bartender · glass · tumbler · refreshing · citrus

brazilian

Rio

Brazilian coastal city, shortened

beach · Copacabana · churrasco · feijoada · futebol · Ipanema · festa · Bahia · cultura · alegria

variations

passion fruit

Tart tropical vine produce

pineapple · watermelon · vodka · rum · tangerine · coconut · grape · lychee · guava · açaí

social

party

Gathering for celebration

gathering · toast · cheers · friends · bar · lounge · fiesta · beach bar · poolside · terrace

Categories
Opposites
cocktail alternatives

caipirinhasmojitos

Rum cocktails with mint

margaritas · daiquiris · pisco sours · martinis · Manhattans

beverage type

caipirinhaswater

Clear essential liquid

milk · hot tea · hot coffee · orange juice · lemonade

Family

caipirinha

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG