Caipiroska
Description
Caipiroska is a beloved long cocktail that serves as the vodka version of Brazil's national cocktail 'Caipirinha.' Fresh lime is muddled in the glass to extract its juice, then combined with vodka and sugar to create a simple yet complex flavor profile. Served ice-cold with crushed ice, it offers the perfect refreshment for hot days. This approachable and warm cocktail that helps people connect is loved worldwide.
Origin
Country of Origin: Brazil （1990年代）
Created in 1990s Brazil as a more accessible variation of traditional Caipirinha. This adaptation using vodka, which is readily available worldwide, was conceived for regions where cachaça was difficult to obtain. Combining Brazilian warmth with international accessibility, it became beloved in bars around the world.
Birth Date Meaning
A person of dignity who can feel human warmth
The refreshing lime and clean vodka taste represent a warm personality that values human connections
Famous Quotes
- "True deliciousness dwelling in simplicity" - Brazilian Bartenders Association
Trivia
- Born as the vodka version of Brazil's national cocktail 'Caipirinha'
- The original Caipirinha uses cachaça (sugarcane spirit)
- The name 'Caipiroska' is a portmanteau of 'Caipirinha' and 'vodka'
- Gained worldwide attention during the 2014 Brazil World Cup
- In Brazil, lemon is often used instead of lime
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Vodka - 60 ml
- Lime - 1/2 個
- Sugar - 3 tsp
- Crushed ice - 適量
Instructions:
- Cut lime into 8 pieces
- Place lime and sugar in rocks glass
- Muddle lime with pestle to extract juice
- Stir until sugar dissolves
- Add 60ml of vodka
- Fill glass with crushed ice
- Stir well to combine