Caipirinha
These 4 Garden Inspired Cocktails each feature flavored simple syrups for traditional, but delicious flavored drinks. It's 5:00 somewhere!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
For the Lime-Infused Simple Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Juice of 2 limes ~4 Tbsp
- Zest of 2 limes ~2 Tbsp
For the Caipirinha
- 1 Tbsp Lime-Infused Simple Syrup
- 1 lime cut into quarters
- 1.5 oz. cachaca
Instructions
For the Lime-Infused Simple Syrup
- Combine water, sugar, lime juice, and zest in a small sauce pan.
- Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Strain syrup and discard zest.
- Store leftover syrup in air-tight container in refrigerator.
For the Caipirinha
- Place syrup and lime wedges in glass, and muddle limes.
- Add ice and cachaca. Stir well.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 101g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
