This Sparkling Kiwi Caipirinha features Cachaça, lime, kiwi, and sparkling water. It’s fresh and perfect for warm weather!
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Sparkling Kiwi Caipirinha
Light and refreshing, the Caipirinha is a classic cocktail from Brazil. It’s made with Cachaça, a liquor derived from sugarcane, along with lime and sugar. This recipe introduces tropical kiwi, which offering additional tart flavor. Read on to learn more about this delicious cocktail!
What Is A Caipirinha?
The Caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil. It’s made with just a handful of ingredients then when combined, result in a light and drinkable cocktail.
Cachaça is a distilled spirit made from fermented sugarcane, and is the main ingredient in this cocktail. It tastes a little bit like white rum, and is the main ingredient in many beloved Brazillian drinks. Lime and sugar are the only other two ingredients that are found in the classic recipe.
How To Make A Sparkling Kiwi Caipirinha
Ingredients
- Cachaça
- Lime
- Kiwi
- Sugar Cubes
- Sparkling Water
Steps To Make A Sparkling Kiwi Caipirinha
- Add sliced kiwi, limes, and sugar cubes in a rocks glass.
- Muddle until lime and kiwi have released their juices and sugar is dissolved.
- Top with Cachaça and add crushed ice to the glass. Top with sparkling water and enjoy!
Ways To Personalize A Caipirinha
You can add whatever fruit you like this recipe! I recommend keeping the lime present, but otherwise feel free to add your favorite fruit!
A few delicious ideas to consider:
- Pineapple
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Dragonfruit
- Grapefuit
- Plum
- Peach
Tools To Make Sparkling Kiwi Caipirinha
- Muddler
- Rocks Glass
- Jigger
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Sparkling Kiwi Caipirinha
Ingredients
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced into chunks
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 sugar cubes (or 2 teaspoons sugar)
- 2 oz Cachaça
- Sparkling water to top
Instructions
- Add sliced kiwi, limes, and sugar cubes in a rocks glass.
- Muddle until lime and kiwi have released their juices and sugar is dissolved.
- Top with Cachaça and add crushed ice to the glass. Top with sparkling water and enjoy!