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Enchanted Brazilian Coconut Caipirinha

A delightful, refreshing Brazilian Coconut Caipirinha recipe that's perfect for a vegetarian dessert or summer cocktail.

🕒 Prep: 10 minutes - Cook: N/A - Total: 10 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Brazilian

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh lime juice (4
  • 6 limes)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup Cachaça
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • Crushed ice
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
  • Lime wheels, for garnish
  • Sugarcane stalks, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Begin by making the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and let cool.
  2. In a large pitcher, mix lime juice, cooled simple syrup, and Cachaça. Stir well to combine.
  3. Add coconut cream and stir gently to incorporate.
  4. Fill your glasses with crushed ice and pour the caipirinha mixture over the ice until each glass is about 2/3 full.
  5. Garnish each drink with a lime wheel, a sprig of fresh mint, and a sugarcane stalk. Enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

The key to a perfect caipirinha is using fresh lime juice and quality Cachaça.

Notes

Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste preference.

Cultural or Historical Background

Caipirinha originated in Brazil and is the national cocktail of the country.