Kiwi Caipirinha

Kiwi Caipirinha

Caipirinha is Brazil's national cocktail, made with cachaça, sugar, and lime.  evilchefmom

Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Braziliian
Keyword: Brazilian, Cachaca, Cocktail
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 lime, cut into chunks

  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced, plus slices for garnish

  • 1/2 cup Cachaca ( a brazilian sugar-cane liquor )


Instructions

  • Combine lime, sugar, and slices from the two kiwi fruits in a cocktail shaker. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, smash fruit to extract juices. Add about 2 cups ice and the cachaca. Shake to blend well, then divide contents, including ice, between 2 glasses. Garnish with kiwi and a sprig of mint.