Caipirinha

Directions

1. 1
   Place the lime wedges and sugar in the bottom of a pitcher.
2. 2
   Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the limes to release the oils and juice from the rind.
3. 3
   When you have some nice juice in there and the sugar begins to dissolve, add the liquor and stir to combine.
4. 4
   Fill lowball glasses with ice cubes and pour the cocktail over the ice and serve.
5. 5
   Do not remove the pieces of crushed lime.