CLASSIC · WHITE RUM

Caipirissima

Name: Caipirissima
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml White Rum; Lime (half, cut into 4 wedges); 10g White Sugar; Crushed Ice

The Caipirissima is essentially a Cuban riff on Brazil's national Caipirinha - same build, same technique, white rum in place of cachaça.

Ingredients

White Rum60 ml

Lime (half, cut into 4 wedges)

White Sugar10g

Crushed Ice

Glassware

Old Fashioned Glass

Chilled.

Method

1
Cut half a lime into 4 wedges and place them in a sturdy Old Fashioned glass.
2
Add 10g (2 teaspoons) of white sugar directly over the lime wedges.
3
Muddle firmly to release the lime juice and express the oils from the skin - about 8–10 presses.
4
Fill the glass to the top with crushed ice.
5
Pour 60ml of white rum over the ice.
6
Stir briefly to integrate the rum with the muddled lime and sugar.
7
Top with a little more crushed ice if needed and serve with a short straw.

From the Bartender

The Caipirissima is essentially a Cuban riff on Brazil's national Caipirinha - same build, same technique, white rum in place of cachaça. Muddle firmly enough to express the lime oils from the skin, but avoid over-muddling, which can introduce unwanted bitterness from the pith.

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