Caipirinha is the notable drink of Brazil. Its fresh flavor sets it apart. It is made of cachaça, a liquor made from fermented sugarcane juice, lime, and sugar. You can prepare Caipirinha in the comforts of your home. So, let us take the steps one at a time.
Health Benefits
- Caipirinha has polyphenols such as flavonoids and catechins. These substances are potent antioxidants that can help to protect the body against toxins.
- It can help you to burn up excess fat in your body. So, it is a potent antidote to obesity. Beat the summer heat by packing your favourite juice in a Vaya Drynk and enjoy the chilled Drynk on the go!
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Ingredients
lime wedges, each wedge cut in half crosswise: 4
Sugar: 2 tsp
ice cubes: 1 cup
cachaça: 2-1/2 oz
How To Make Caipirinha
- Place 2 to 3 pieces of lime and the sugar into a short glass. If you want to make a sweeter drink, use all of the sugar.
- Mix the lime and sugar well. You can use a muddler to crush down the limes and release its juice. The quality of your drink will be determined by how crushed the limes are.
- Fill the glass with the ice cubes.
- Add the cachaça and stir thoroughly.
- Serve at once.
Tip
Prepare some cocktail snacks ahead of time and store it in your Vaya Tyffyn. They will be ready to enjoy with your Caipirinha.
Trivia
Some accounts claim that the Caipirinha originated in Portugal in the early 1900’s as a remedy for patients with the Spanish flu.