Caipirinha
Adapted from Cafe Atlantico, Washington
Time: 8 minutes
2 Limes, each cut lengthwise into eighths
4 Tbls Superfine Sugar
8 oz Cachaça
1. Place four lime pieces in a 9-ounce rocks glass, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. With a wooden spoon, muddle lime and sugar for about 30 seconds to release oils in lime skin; do not crush lime.
2. Fill the glass with ice cubes, and add 2 ounces cachaça. Cover with the lid of a cocktail shaker, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Serve in the same glass. Repeat to make four drinks.
Yield: 4 drinks.
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