Cashew Free Caipirinha
Brazil's most beloved cocktail is a masterclass in simplicity — just lime, sugar, cachaça, and ice working together to create something bracingly tart, lightly sweet, and completely refreshing. The muddling step is where the magic happens, coaxing every last drop of citrus oil and juice from the lime wedges before the spirit even enters the picture. Cachaça, a sugarcane-based Brazilian spirit, gives this drink its distinctive grassy, funky backbone that sets it apart from anything you'd get with rum or vodka. For anyone navigating nut allergies at a bar or party, cocktails can be a surprisingly tricky territory — flavored syrups, infused spirits, and garnishes sometimes bring unwanted ingredients along for the ride. This one keeps things completely clean with four whole, recognizable ingredients and zero room for hidden surprises. It comes together in under two minutes and tastes like something a skilled bartender handed you on a hot afternoon in Rio.
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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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