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    Home » Recipes » Beverages » Caipiroska

    Caipiroska

    Published: Aug 19, 2018 · Last updated: Sep 15, 2019 by Marissa · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Similar to the caipirinha, a caipiroska is a popular Brazilian drink made with vodka, sugar, and limes. It's a refreshing summer cocktail that makes lime the star (and it's best made with a high-quality vodka).

    Three glasses of caipiroska on a tray decorated with sliced lime and fresh mint.

    Hello, hello!

    Can we talk about how August is almost over for a hot sec? I am not happy about this. I've barely had a chance to really enjoy the summer and it's almost September! I've got some priorities to straighten out over the next few weeks.

    Actually, I am taking treating myself to a staycation very soon, so I'll get some quality beach time in then. Followed by all of the lobster rolls, oysters, fried clams, margaritas, caipirinhas, and caipiroskas.

    Yes, caipiroskas! 

    A close up of sugar in a marble bowl.

    A caipiroska is a spin on the caipirinha, but it's made with vodka instead of cachaça.  It's simply made with vodka, lime, and sugar, so using a high-quality vodka is best. You can make it with white sugar, cane sugar, or brown sugar. When I use cane sugar, I like to grind it up in a mortar and pestle first.

    No matter which sugar you go with, it'll taste very good! True story.

    Three glasses on a small tray filled with cut-up limes. Close up of cut up limes in drinking glasses.

    Fun fact: this post wasn't originally supposed to happen because I was planning on re-shooting caipirinha photos and I wanted to update the content on that post. I didn't have enough cachaça to make that happen, but I had vodka! We all still win in the end, though, yeah? 😘

    Close up of three prepared caipiroskas.

    Kitchen Tools Used:
    • Cocktail shaker
    • Muddler
    • Jigger
    Three glasses of caipiroska on a tray decorated with sliced lime and fresh mint.

    Caipiroska

    4 from 1 vote
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Brazilian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Author: Marissa

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces vodka
    • ½ lime, cut into 6-8 wedges
    • 2 teaspoons sugar*
    • 4-5 ice cubes
    • 1 slice of lime for garnish, optional

    Instructions

    • Add sugar to a cocktail shaker. Squeeze the juice from the limes into the shaker, then add in the limes. 
    • Using a muddler or back end of a wooden spoon, crush the limes and sugar to release more juices, then give it a quick stir.
    • Add ice to the shaker and top with the vodka. Close it off with the lid and give it a few shakes.
    • Pour everything into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lime slice.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    1. You can use granulated or raw sugar. If using the raw/turbinado sugar, I recommend grinding it in a mortar and pestle first. Using white sugar will result in a clearer beverage, while raw sugar will add a hint of tan.
    2. Another way to make this is to muddle the limes and sugar directly in a cocktail glass, then top with ice (cubes or crushed) and vodka. Stir, garnish with a slice of lime, and serve.
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    A pinterest banner of three caipiroskas on a small serving tray.

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