Strawberry & Basil Caipirinha
Fruity
Herbal
Citrusy
A refreshing and fruity twist on the classic Brazilian Caipirinha, featuring strawberries and basil for a unique blend of flavors.
- Time to make
- 5 min
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Strength
- Strong
Ingredients
1 serving
- Basil leaves3.00 oz
- Lime0.50 oz
- Cachaca2.00 oz
- Strawberry3.00 oz
- Powdered sugar3.00 oz
Equipement
Serving details
- GlasswareHighball
- GarnishStirrer
- IceLargeCube
- TemperatureChilled
How to make it
- Cut lime in half (from pole to pole) and then slice one of the halves into eight 3-4mm thick half-moon shaped segments and drop into the base of a robust rocks glass.
- Add 3 bar spoons powdered caster sugar and muddle.
- Add strawberries and basil, and muddle some more.
- Transfer the muddled fruit and sugar into serving glass, preferably a 10oz highball glass.
- Pour cachaca from the freezer into the previous glass and swirl to rinse, then pour into serving glass and stir to mix.
- Using an ice tapper, crack four to five large ice cubes and drop into serving glass. Stir before topping with more ice and serve with a stirrer.
Other details
- CaloriesBetween_200_and_250
- Alcohol volume31.5%
- Not suitable for
Reviews
4.5
(100)
