Classic caipirinha
6 ingredients
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This is a wonderfully refreshing Brazilian cocktail using Cachaça. You should be able to pick up a bottle in most supermarkets these days, I've seen it made with vodka as well but if you can, use Cachaça to ensure it's the real deal.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
62
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
17g
Carbs
Counts 3 of 4 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 5 limes
- 12 tablespoons golden caster sugar
- 2 cm fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 kg ice cubes, crushed
- 70 cl Cachaça
- 1 small bunch fresh mint, leaves picked
Directions
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By jamieoliver ·
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