Citrus Caipirinha with Herbs
What does it include?
Ingredients
- 56 g cachaça
- 1 large lemon, cut into quarters
- 1 small lime, cut into quarters
- 1/2 grapefruit, cut into quarters
- 30 ml of sugar
- fresh mint leaves
- fresh basil leaves
- ice in cubes
How to prepare it step by step?
Preparation
- In a tall glass or shaker, combine the cachaça, lemon quarters, lime, and grapefruit.
- Add the sugar and the mint and basil leaves.
- Gently mash with a mortar or the base of a spoon to extract the juices and aromas.
- Fill the glass or shaker with cubed ice to the brim
- If using a shaker, shake well and strain into a tall glass with ice.
- Garnish with a mint or lime leaf
Full description
A vibrant and refreshing cocktail that mixes the smoothness of cachaça with the citrus flavor of lemon, lime and grapefruit, seasoned with a touch of fresh herbs. Perfect to enjoy at any time of the day, especially at social gatherings.