Last summer during a trip to Rio de Janeiro I discovered how they prepare this traditional Brazilian cocktail; the secret is that they use fresh tropical fruits and they offer it on the beautiful beaches of Ipanema and Copa Cabana so I had to try them!
What is a Raspberry Citrus Caipirinha?
Well here begins the fun! This traditional Brazilian cocktail has Cachaca as its alcoholic base, which is a distillate made from sugar cane. It is erroneously mentioned as a style of rum, cachaça, and its most famous cocktail, the caipirinha, has been enjoyed mainly in Brazil for a long time. Apart from the distillate, another of the ingredients for this cocktail is a fresh tropical fruit, in this case, raspberries, sugar, and fresh lemon juice.
Raspberry Citrus Caipirinha IngredientsÂ
- Cachaca
- Raspberries or mixed berries
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
See the recipe below with the measurements
What Does Cachaca Taste Like?
The flavor of the cachaca can vary, although it usually has a subtle sweetness (less than rum). It is usually vegetable and has some fruity notes. Many of the more commercial brands may have a chemical alcohol taste, while the more premium brands will have a more pronounced fruity flavor and deliciously sweet undertones.
How to Make a Raspberry Citrus Caipirinha?
1.-In a tall or short glass add lemon wedges, sugar, and raspberries muddle gently until you get the juice of the ingredients
2.-Fill the glass with ice, then add Cachaca and stir until combine
3.-Garnish with a lemon wedge and enjoy!
Variation of Raspberry Citrus Caipirinha
Tropical fruits – You can use different tropical fruits like strawberries, passion fruit, mango, watermelon, orange, pineapple, and peaches.
Notes:
Non-alcoholic Drink: Replace the cachaca with sprite or soda
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Raspberry Citrus Caipirinha
Last summer during a trip to Rio de Janeiro I discovered how they prepare this traditional Brazilian cocktail; the secret is that they use fresh tropical fruits and they offer it on the beautiful beaches of Ipanema and Copa Cabana so I had to try them!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cachaca
- 6 to 8 raspberries or mixed berries fresh or frozen
- 4 wedges of lemon
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- In a tall or short glass add lemon wedges, sugar, and raspberries muddle gently until you get the juice of the ingredients
- Fill the glass with ice, then add Cachaca and stir until combine
- Garnish with a lemon wedge and enjoy!
Notes
Non-alcoholic Drink: Replace the cachaca with sprite or soda
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 315Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgSodium 9mgCarbohydrates 53gFiber 16gSugar 22gProtein 5g
