Whenever cooking a meal for friends, I like to start the evening with a nice strong cocktail. Nothing defines "nice strong cocktail" like caipirhinas.
Caipirhinas – the National Drink of Brazil
Recipe adapted from my friend Andrea
1 lime, cut into fourths
1 oz Cachaca (I prefer Pitu)
Spoonful of agave nectar (or more, to taste)
A muddler or spoon
Roll the limes on the counter before slicing to extract the most juice. Fill an old-fashioned glass halfway with cubed ice. Squeeze the juice from one lime into the glass, then throw in the juiced limes for muddling. Add the cachaca, then add some agave nectar (amount is up to you – I usually go with at least one spoonful). Stir, and continue to muddle as you drink. It will get easier to sip as the ice melts; you can add a dash of warm water to help it along.
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