Muddled Mint Cachaça Caipirinha

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A vibrant Brazilian classic elevated with fresh mint, combining cachaça, lime, and sugar for a zesty and refreshing cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together cachaça, fresh lime wedges, granulated sugar 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 190 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a sturdy old-fashioned glass, add 4 fresh lime wedges, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 8 fresh mint leaves.
  2. Step 2: Muddle gently with a muddler just enough to release the lime juice and mint aroma without breaking the mint leaves too much.
  3. Step 3: Fill the glass with crushed ice to the top.
  4. Step 4: Pour 2 oz cachaça over the ice and stir thoroughly with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to mix and chill.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by tucking a small sprig of fresh mint upright next to a lime wedge on the rim.

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