The Caipirinha is a national cocktail of Brazil, so bottoms up!

Caipirinha

Makes 1

2 limes

1tbsp sugar

2-3tbsp cachaça

Ice cubes

1. Trim ends off limes. Cut limes into wedges.

2. Using a muddler or end of a wooden spoon, mash the lime with the sugar, making sure to squeeze all juices from the lime and to dissolve the sugar in the juice.

3. Transfer lime mixture to a shaker. Add the cachaça and ice cubes. Shake well 8-10 minutes and pour into a large, sturdy glass.