Recipe: Caparinhas
A Brazilian Drink
Caparinhas are a delicious alcoholic beverage that is drunken at all times of day in Brazil. Stands on the street even sell this drink to people walking by. When I first tasted them they reminded me of a margarita but less salty and more refreshing. My friend thought they tasted like a non-mint mojito.
When I returned from Brazil, I had to figure out the best recipe for a homemade caparinha and I finally got it.
Jenna's best Caparinha
This recipe serves four
Ingredients:
2 limes
2 tablespoons lime juice
16 teaspoons of sugar
16 ounces Cachacha (a light Brazilian rum that can be found in most liquor stores)
ice
Rinse the limes. Roll the limes to loosen the juice. Cut each lime into eight pieces and put four pieces in each of four glasses. Sprinkle one teaspoon of sugar on each piece and let sit for one minute. With a pestol or mallet mash the lime pieces pulp side up. Add rum , lime juice, then lots of ice. Enjoy!
Published by J M K
- Top Four Christmas Drink Recipes for Holiday Party CheerWhile beer and a good bottle of wine may be all that some serve for their Christmas holiday party, there are some drinks that are really special. These classic drink recipes hearken back to yesteryear, and will intro...
Unique Drink Recipes for New Year'sTired of always serving Beer, Wine or the standard drinks at your parties? Try out one of these recipes to make your New Year's Eve Party stand out from the rest...- St. Patricks Day History, Food & Drink, Recipes & MoreThis article gives facts about St. Patricks Day history and statistics. Also included are food and drink recipes, both traditional and non-traditional and Irish toasts.
- Valentine Drink Recipe - Delicious Chocolate MartiniThis savory drink will have you wanting more!
- Heart-Healthy Drink Recipe: A Veggie Drink for a Healthy HeartIt has been said in Ayurveda, an Indian form of alternative medicine, that bottle gourd is good for heart patients. This information also comes from personal experience as my dad suffers from heart-related problems.
- A Great Margarita Drink Recipe
- Drink Recipe: Boat Drinks
- Product Review: GURU Energy Drink
- Summer Drink Recipes: Old-Fashioned Lemonade and Flavored Lemonades
- 4th of July Drink Mixes
- Drink Recipes for the 4th of July: Tea for Two (or 20)
- Must Have Mulled Apple Cider Ingredients for Hot Drink Recipes
8 Comments
Post a CommentI'd recommend Leblon Cachaca. Cachaca is not actually a rum. It does not let the sugar cane turn into molasses. Leblon is aged in cognac barrels and has a wonderful smooth taste! You can also use simple syrup if you don't like the grainyness of the sugar. Also, try adding in some strawberries, watermelon, mangos during the season for variety!
Don't much like rum, but have to admit this sounds good.
:) Sheri
I just got home from a vacation where I had my first mojito. If this is anything like that - I'll give it a try!
Hmm, it sounds really sweet. I'd still like to try it though! :-)
Looks delicious
I enjoy reading your articles.
Interesting recipe thanks~!