The Ultimate Caipirinha

The Ultimate Caipirinha
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What better way to celebrate Brazil's four-day Carnival festivities than with the national Brazilian drink of choice? The caipirinha, made with Leblon cachaça, will make you believe you're sunbathing (and partying) in Rio. 
Servings
1
servings
Ingredients
  • 2 ounce leblon cachaca
  • 2 teaspoon superfine sugar (or 1 ounce simple syrup)
  • 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
Directions
  1. Muddle the lime and sugar in a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and add the cachaça. Shake well and serve in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.