Cachaça cocktail

Caipirinha Recipe

A practical bartender's reference for making a Caipirinha at home or behind the bar.

Ingredients

2 oz cachaça
1 lime cut into wedges
2 tsp superfine sugar

How to Make a Caipirinha

Gently muddle lime with sugar, add cachaça and fill with crushed or cracked ice.

Glass: Rocks glass

Garnish: Lime

Bartending Tips

Measure each ingredient for consistency, use fresh citrus when the recipe calls for it, and chill the drink thoroughly before serving. Small adjustments can account for differences between brands and personal preference.

Cocktail recipes vary by bar, brand and tradition. This version is intended as a practical bartending reference. Please enjoy responsibly.