Citrus-Spiced Brazilian Caipirinha Twist

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A vibrant take on the classic Brazilian Caipirinha, blending fresh lime with a hint of warming cinnamon and a touch of honey for depth. This Brazilian recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together cachaça, fresh lime juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 4 lime wedges with 3/4 oz honey syrup and a pinch of ground cinnamon to release the citrus oils and spice aroma.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz cachaça and 1 oz fresh lime juice to the glass.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with 1 cup ice cubes and stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and slightly dilute.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a thin lime wheel dusted lightly with cinnamon resting on the rim.

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