Lime & Honey Caipirinha
Lime & Honey Caipirinha is a sour, citrus and honey cocktail made with Cachaça, with moderate flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 1 lime (cut into 6 pieces)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 70 ml cachaça
- Ice
Method
- Put the lime pieces and honey in the glass.
- Muddle the lime with the honey before adding ice — this keeps the honey from seizing up and helps it blend into the lime juice.
- Add the cachaça and stir well.
- Fill with ice and stir again to chill.
FAQ
What is in a Lime & Honey Caipirinha?
A Lime & Honey Caipirinha is made with 1 lime (cut into 6 pieces), 2 tbsp honey, 70 ml cachaça and Ice.
When should you serve a Lime & Honey Caipirinha?
A Lime & Honey Caipirinha fits a party, a hot day, easy prep and a Brazilian table.
What can I use instead of cachaça?
Cachaça is a Brazilian cane spirit. Without it, the drink is no longer the same recipe. An unaged rhum agricole is the closest stand-in; white rum is a last resort and will taste different.