Brazilian Sampling - Caipirinhas

The national drink of Brazil!

• 2 oz Cachaca
• 1/2 Lime, cut into 4 quarters
• 2 t Sugar
• Ice
• Club Soda

Muddle the lime and sugar in the bottom of a glass. No need to pulverise the lime unless you like a strong lime flavor, just enough to release the juice. Add a handful of ice. Pour in the Cachaca. Stir. Add a splash of club soda. Stir.

Also good, in case you cannot find Cachaca, was Rum or Vodka. Most people prefered the Cachaca.

The club soda is not standard but I liked it -- lighter flavor for the 103 degree heat yesterday!

Brazil cocktail Caipirinha