Capsaicin Free Caipirinha
Brazil's most beloved cocktail is naturally free of any heat or spice, making it a perfect pour for anyone who needs to avoid capsaicin entirely. Fresh lime wedges get muddled with granulated sugar until the juice flows and the sweetness dissolves right into it — that hands-on step is what gives this drink its bright, slightly tart backbone. Cachaça, a sugarcane spirit with a grassy, funky character, brings depth that sets this apart from any rum-based alternative. Crushed ice keeps everything cold and slightly diluted in the best way, softening the citrus edge as you sip. There are no syrups, no infusions, no mystery ingredients — just four clean components that come together in under five minutes. It's the kind of drink that tastes like it took more effort than it did, which is exactly what a good cocktail should do.
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1 serving
- 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 oz cachaça
- 1 cup crushed ice
Instructions
- 1
Place the lime wedges and sugar in a rocks glass. Muddle firmly, pressing and twisting the wedges until the juice is fully released and the sugar has dissolved into the juice, about 8–10 presses.
- 2
Fill the glass with crushed ice, then pour the cachaça over the top.
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