Guarapo Caipirinha
Servings: 2 servings
This Brazilian cocktail is unique because of its guarapo base.
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Ingredients
Guarapo
- 8 ounces cold water
- 8 ounce piloncillo cake
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 8 limes)
Caipirinha Cocktail
- 4 1/2 ounces cachaça
- 1 large lime, cut into wedges plus 1/2 of a lime, sliced (for garnish)
- 4 ounces guarapo
- 1 cup ice, plus more for serving
- sugarcane sticks, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Begin by Making the Guarapo
- In a large stock pot, bring the piloncillo and water to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir frequently to dissolve the sugar.
- Once dissolved, allow the mixture to simmer for 4 minutes.
- Remove from the stove and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature (or place in the refrigerator to cool completely).
- Once the guarapo is cold, add the lime juice. Stir to combine.
- At this point, you can reserve the 1/2 cup needed for the cocktail and serve to children as a non-alcoholic beverage.
Mix the Caipirinha Cocktail
- Fill your cocktail shaker with the cachaça.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime into the cocktail shaker, then drop the lime peels into the shaker. Use a muddler to mash the peels and extract their oils.
- Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker.
- Follow the ice with 4 ounces of prepared, and cooled, guarapo.
- Place the cap on the shaker and shake vigorously until the shaker frosts on the outside.
Strain and Serve
- Strain your caipirinha cocktail into two, ice-filled double old-fashioned glasses.
- Garnish with a wheel of lime, a sugarcane swizzle stick, or both, and enjoy responsibly.