Classic Cocktails & Drinks With A Funky Twist

Caipiroska

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Posted: 03/26/22

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The Caipiroska is a light and bright cocktail that takes a vodka twist on the Brazilian classic Caipirinha. Made with muddled limes and sugar and vodka, the result is a refreshing cocktail sure to quench your thirst and treat your tastebuds.

two glasses of Caipiroska recipe with ice garnished with a lime next to a cocktail muddler

The Caipirinha is made with cachaça, a spirit similar to rum, while the Caipiroska uses vodka. This swap creates a clean and more straightforward drink tart, crisp, and just sweet enough.

Caipiroska Recipe

Making a Caipiroska at home is super easy! Best of all it requires only three ingredients and you may already have them in your kitchen. To make one Caipiroska cocktail you will need:

  • 2 ounces good quality Vodka
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges
  • 4 teaspoons sugar

How to Make a Caipiroska

  1. Add lime wedges and sugar to a glass
  2. Using a cocktail muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, gently press into limes to release juices and dissolve sugar
  3. Fill glass with ice (crushed ice is best if you have it)
  4. Pour in vodka and stir gently to combine
  5. Add more ice if needed, garnish with extra lime, and enjoy!
stir stick stirring glass of Caipiroska ingredients with ice surrounded by lime wedges and a cocktail muddler

How to Serve

Serve your Caipiroska in a small glass tumbler such as a rocks or old-fashioned glass with lots of ice. The cocktail is best enjoyed ice cold so prepare it just prior to serving. Garnish with extra lime wedges or a lime wheel.

two glasses of Caipiroska recipe with ice garnished with straws and limes
two glasses of Caipiroska recipe with ice garnished with straws and limes
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Caipiroska

Serves: 1 cocktail
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
The Caipiroska is a light and bright cocktail made with muddled limes and sugar and vodka. The result is a crisp and refreshing cocktail.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Vodka
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges
  • 4 teaspoons sugar

Instructions

  • Put the lime and the sugar into a glass.
  • Muddle the lime and the sugar together.
  • Fill the glass with ice.
  • Pour in the Vodka, stir gently.
  • Garnish and enjoy.
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
two glasses of Caipiroska recipe with ice garnished with straws and limes

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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