Tangerine Caipirinha
Tangerine Caipirinha is a citrus, fruity and sour cocktail made with Cachaça, with moderate flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tangerine, peeled
- 20 ml simple syrup (or 2 spoons of sugar)
- 20 ml lime juice
- 70 ml cachaça
- Ice
Method
- Muddle the tangerine with the sugar and lime juice.
- Add the remaining tangerine pieces to the glass — they are part of the experience and can be eaten as you drink.
- Fill with plenty of ice.
- Pour the cachaça over the mix.
- Stir vigorously to bring the citrus flavors together with the spirit.
FAQ
What is in a Tangerine Caipirinha?
A Tangerine Caipirinha is made with 1/2 tangerine, peeled, 20 ml simple syrup (or 2 spoons of sugar), 20 ml lime juice, 70 ml cachaça and Ice.
When should you serve a Tangerine Caipirinha?
A Tangerine Caipirinha fits a party, a hot day, easy prep and a Brazilian table.
What can I use instead of cachaça?
Cachaça is a Brazilian cane spirit. Without it, the drink is no longer the same recipe. An unaged rhum agricole is the closest stand-in; white rum is a last resort and will taste different.