The Caipirinha is already a 100% Brazilian drink, something we all know, no wonder it’s always present at parties and celebrations and never missing from a restaurant’s menu. Our recipe for this drink today is the Kiwi Caipirinha.
Ingredients to prepare the kiwi caipirinha:
- 1.5 shots (5 oz) of vodka, sake, or cachaça of your choice;
- 4 slices of mashed kiwi (very ripe kiwi);
- 1 teaspoon of honey;
- 8 mint leaves;
- Ice cubes to taste;
- 1 tablespoon of sugar.
How to prepare the kiwi caipirinha:
- First, place the kiwi slices and mint in a shaker (if you don’t have one, use a tall glass with a lid);
- Add the sugar and crush with a muddler;
- Now add some ice cubes and a teaspoon of honey;
- Add the selected spirit and shake well;
- Pour the caipirinha into a glass;
- To add an extra touch, garnish with kiwi slices and mint leaves if desired;
- Enjoy with some tasty appetizers!
Tips:
You can use the same base recipe and vary the flavor by using strawberries, grapes, watermelon, pineapple, or even mixing multiple fruits—it’s excellent!
A little history about spirits:
Initially, records of their use were found in ancient Egypt and Babylon, dating back 6,000 years. However, it was the Arabs who introduced distillation, increasing the efficacy of beverages during the Middle Ages. Nevertheless, there is a wide variety of attitudes toward alcoholic beverages (Source: Wikipedia).
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