Caipirinha

Directions

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   Wash limes and roll them on a counter or cutting board to loosen juices.
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   Cut limes into thin slices (approximately 1/8 inch thick).
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   Remove lime seeds (its easier to do it now, instead of having to remove them with your teeth).
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   Place unseeded lime slices into highball glass (weve also had Caipirinhas with the limes cut in quarters, and that works, too; it's a common practice to put both slices and quarters in a Caipirinha).
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    Pour two to three tablespoons (yes, you read that right; Brazilians like this drink sweet; of course, you can cut the sugar if thats your preference!)
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    over the limes, get a pestle and muddle sugar and limes (this means mush together) (pulp side up).
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    Dont muddle the lime skin, which can be bitter.
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    Add 2 to 3 oz.
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    Cachaca (to preference and taste) and stir well to be sure the sugar dissolves.
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    Add cracked ice and stir again.
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    Serves one.