Caipirinha: the traditional Brazilian Cocktail

Caipirinha is a refreshing drink from Brazil, known for its combination of cachaça, sugar, lime and ice. This cocktail has many variations, but remains a globally appreciated beverage.

Ingredients
Lime
Yellow sugar
Cachaça
Ice
Nutritional Profile
Calories
250/300 per serving
Alcohol content
29.09% alcohol by volume (ABV)

Caipirosca

Caipirosca is prepared with vodka instead of Cachaça.

Caipirão

Caipirão is made with Licor Beirão instead of Cachaça.

Caipirissíma

Caipirissima uses rum instead of Cachaça.

Tequila Caipirinha

Tequila Caipirinha uses tequila instead of Cachaça.

Beer Caipirinha

Beer Caipirinha uses beer instead of Cachaça.

Caipirinha with Condensed Milk

Caipirinha with Condensed Milk uses two tablespoons of condensed milk instead of sugar.

Non-Alcoholic Caipirinha

The Non-Alcoholic Caipirinha uses lemon soda instead of Cachaça.

Strawberry Caipirinha

The Strawberry Caipirinha uses five chopped strawberries instead of lime

Kiwi Caipirinha

The Kiwi Caipirinha uses two kiwis instead of lime.

Watermelon Caipirinha

The Watermelon Caipirinha uses 250 gr of watermelon instead of lime.

Banana Caipirinha

Banana Caipirinha made with 100 ml of peanut Cachaça, one banana, juice of one lime, two tablespoons of sugar and ice. Blend all the ingredients and serve.

Caipirinha with Pineapple Tequila and Mint

Caipirinha with Pineapple Tequila and Mint is made with 250 gr of pineapple, two tablespoons of sugar, 100 ml of tequila, mint leaves, and ice. Muddle pineapple and sugar, add ice and tequila, stir well and garnish with mint leaves.

Passion Fruit Caipirinha

Passion Fruit Caipirinha is made with one passion fruit, two tablespoons of sugar, 60 ml of vodka and ice. Mix in a shaker and serve. 

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Lemon Caipirinha with White Wine

Lemon Caipirinha with White Wine is made with juice of three lemons, 50 ml of white Cachaça, 150 ml of white wine, two tablespoons of sugar and ice. Mix in a shaker, add wine and cachaça, shake again and serve.

When did Caipirinha originate?

The exact origin of the Caipirinha is hard to pinpoint, but it gained popularity in Brazil in the 19th century. It likely originated in the cachaça-producing regions of São Paulo, where rural workers are said to have created the drink as a way to make use of local ingredients: cachaça, lime, sugar and ice. This simple and refreshing mix was an easy and accessible way for workers to cool off on hot days working the fields. Over time, the popularity of the Caipirinha grew, becoming one of Brazil's iconic beverages. However, this is just one of several versions associated with the origin of Caipirinha.

Why is it called Caipirinha?

This name “Caipirinha” derives from “caipira”, a term used in Brazil to refer to rural inhabitants, particularly those living in the interior of the country. It’s believed that rural workers, known as “caipiras”, were the first to create and consume the drink.

What are the ingredients in a Caipirinha?

Caipirinha is made of Cachaça, sugar, lime, and ice.