• Source: Emeril Live EM1F62e
• Dish Type: Beverage/Alcoholic
• Version: 2 [other versions]

Caipirinha

Ingredients

• 1/8 wedge lime
• 1 tablespoon sugar, or more to taste
• 1 1/2 ounces cachaca, or light rum
• Ice

Instructions

Place the lime and sugar in the bottom of a glass. Using the handle of a heavy wooden spoon, crush and mash the lime segment into the sugar. Add the cachaca or rum, and stir. Add ice as desired, stir, and serve.
 
Yield: 1 drink