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Celestial Caipirinha Mocktail

Delight in the tropical essence of Brazil with this Celestial Caipirinha Mocktail, a vegan-friendly blend of zesty lime, sweet sugar crystals, and exotic passion fruit liqueur. Enjoy a slice of paradise in every sip.

🍽 Servings: 2
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Brazilian

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 1. 60ml Freshly squeezed lime juice 2. 4 Tablespoons Granulated sugar 3. Ice cubes 4. 30ml Passion fruit liqueur 5. 60ml Cachaça (or substitute with equal amount of light rum) 6. Soda water 7. Lime wheel and passion fruit pulp, for garnish 8. Crushed sugar crystals and lime zest, for rimming the glass

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, combine crushed sugar crystals and lime zest.
  2. Moisten the rims of two cocktail glasses with a lime wheel, then dip into the sugar mixture to coat.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine lime juice, granulated sugar, and ice cubes. Shake well until sugar dissolves.
  4. Add passion fruit liqueur and cachaça or rum to the shaker, and shake once more.
  5. Fill each prepared glass with fresh ice, then strain the mixture evenly into both glasses.
  6. Top each glass with a generous splash of soda water, creating a gentle effervescence.
  7. Garnish with lime wheels and passion fruit pulp. Prep: 5 mins Cook: N/A Total: 5 mins

Chef’s Insight

The interplay of tangy and sweet flavors evokes the tropical paradise of Brazil, while the colors and textures celebrate its vibrant culture.

Notes

The perfect balance of tart and sweet, this celestial caipirinha mocktail is a heavenly delight for your taste buds.

Cultural or Historical Background

Caipirinha is a traditional Brazilian cocktail, with roots in the sugarcane plantations of São Paulo. This mocktail version honors its heritage by incorporating passion fruit liqueur and cachaça, while remaining vegan-friendly.