Frozen caipirinha
Cool down with this frozen spin on the classic Brazilian Caipirinha. The secret is squeezing as much lime into the sugar as you can
- Prep:10 mins
plus at least 4 hrs freezing, no cook - Serves 4
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
- kcal 232
- fat 0g
- saturates 0g
- carbs 30g
- sugars 30g
- fibre 0g
- protein 0g
- salt 0g
Ingredients
- 2 limes, halved
- 6 tbsp golden granulated sugar
- 400g ice
- 200ml cachaça
Method
Cut each of the lime halves into four chunks. Put in a large mortar with the sugar and squish well with a pestle to break them down – they will release their juices, leaving you with a sweet lime syrup. Remove the lime peel, squeeze to release the last bits of juice, then discard. Transfer the lime syrup to a small plastic container and freeze for at least 4 hrs, ideally overnight.
When you’re ready to make the cocktail, put the ice in a blender suitable for crushing ice, then add the frozen syrup and cachaça. Blend at a high speed until smooth and thick. Transfer to cocktail glasses or tumblers and serve immediately.