Caipirinha
Description
Caipirinha is Brazil's national cocktail characterized by its simple yet profound flavor created from only cachaça (made from sugar cane), lime, and sugar. The fresh lime acidity perfectly matches the unique sweetness of cachaça, offering a drink that captures Brazil's sunshine and natural bounty. It's beloved worldwide as a refreshing cocktail perfect for hot days.
Origin
Country of Origin: Brazil （1920年代）
Originated in the 1920s during the Spanish flu pandemic when Brazilian farmers created a medicinal drink by adding cachaça to lime, honey, and garlic. Later evolved into its current form by removing garlic and honey, adding sugar to make it more palatable.
Birth Date Meaning
One who possesses eyes that sparkle like jewels
The refreshing clarity of lime in Caipirinha and its jewel-like beautiful color represents the beauty of clear, sparkling eyes
Famous Quotes
- "Caipirinha is a cocktail that captures the soul of Brazil in a glass" - Brazilian Bartender
Trivia
- Beloved as Brazil's national cocktail, available everywhere in Brazil
- Originally created in the 1920s as a remedy for Spanish flu, containing garlic and honey
- The name means 'little country girl', rooted in Brazil's rural culture
- Gained worldwide recognition during the 2014 Brazil World Cup
- Cachaça is the world's third most consumed spirit, produced exclusively in Brazil
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Cachaça - 45 ml
- Lime - 1/2 個
- Sugar - 小さじ2 杯
- Ice - 適量 適量
Instructions:
- Cut off the stem end of the lime and cut in half lengthwise
- Remove the white pith from the center of the lime
- Cut the lime into 8 pieces
- Place lime pieces and sugar in the glass
- Gently muddle the lime with a pestle to extract juice
- Add cachaça and stir until sugar dissolves
- Finally add ice and stir lightly to complete