Caipirinha
A twist on the classic Caipirinha, using Captain Morgan Spiced Gold instead of the traditional Cachaça for a smoother and slightly sweeter finish.
Ingredients
50ml
Captain Morgans Spiced Rum
0.5
Lime cut into chunks
15ml
Simple Syrup
1
Lime Wheel (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Rocks Glass
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Muddler
1
Bar Spoon
1
Tongs
Serves:
Method
Preparation
- Muddle the Limes and Sugar in the Rocks Glass.
- Add the Rum and crushed ice.
- Stir and finish with a cap of crushed ice.
- Garnish with a Lime Wheel
Alcohol content
Alcohol content
11.7 g per serve
Interesting Facts
Caipirinha is the national drink of Brazil and is often served at Brazilian parties and celebrations. It is also a popular tourist drink, as it is easy to make and very refreshing.
History of Drinks
The São Paulo state countryside is where the name Caipirinha, which means "country little girl," originated. There are several origin myths. One of which claims that due to the Spanish flu outbreak in the nation at the beginning of the Nineteenth Century, it was typical to ingest a mixture of cachaça, lime, honey and garlic.
This therapeutic beverage eventually made its way to the port of Santos where it earned the name "Caipirinha" because the major component, cachaça, which typically came from Piracicaba in the São Paulo hinterland.
