Sesame Free Caipirinha
Brazil's most beloved cocktail is refreshingly simple — just lime, sugar, cachaça, and ice — and it delivers a bright, citrusy punch that's hard to beat on a warm evening. The magic is all in the muddling: pressing those lime wedges firmly releases the oils from the peel along with the juice, giving the drink a depth that bottled mixers simply can't replicate. Cachaça, a sugarcane spirit with a grassy, slightly funky character, is what sets this apart from a standard daiquiri and makes every sip feel genuinely transportive. For anyone navigating sesame-free living, cocktails can sometimes be a surprising minefield — flavored spirits, syrups, and pre-made mixes occasionally sneak in unexpected ingredients — but this one is built entirely from whole, unprocessed components with nothing to second-guess. A quick stir over crushed ice brings everything together into a cold, balanced drink that's as satisfying to make as it is to sip.
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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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