Caipirinha

Recently, Aaron took me to an awesome restaurant called Texas de Brazil.  The food was beyond amazing, but at around $50 per person, I suggest signing up for their membership...you'll get a buy one get one free pass during the month of your birthday.  Aside from the incredible food, they had a cocktail that I'd never even heard of before (that's pretty hard to find since we just finished our bartending class!).  It's called the Caipirinha and it's Brazil's national drink.  It's made from a unique spirit called Cachaça which is a rum made from fermented and distilled sugar cane and is only made in Brazil.  

The Caipirinha is surprisingly simple with only three ingredients:  Cachaça, sugar, and lime juice.  The sugar and lime is muddled in the glass and the Cachaça is added on top...serve over ice and you've got a very tasty beverage!  If you prefer something a little sweeter, add a touch of your favorite fruit puree and it only gets better.  We loved the drink so much that we went out searching for the Cachaça at our local liquor store.  I will say, it's not the easiest thing to find but our ABC did have it in stock.  If you can't find it locally, it is available online. The brand we tried and eventually purchased was Lablon.  

If you enjoy an occasional cocktail, I strongly recommend you give this a try if you can.  It's delicious!  PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE always drink responsibly!!!  Don't overindulge and definitely don't drive!

Recipe for Caipirinha

Cachaça

1 fresh lime

2 tbsp sugar

ice

Cut fresh lime into sections.  

Add sugar, muddle.

Add 2 oz Cachaça.  

Serve over ice.  Garnish with lime wedge.