Caipirinha

Directions

1. 1
   Place the pieces of citrus and the sugar in the bottom of a pitcher.
2. 2
   Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, crush and mash the fruits 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.
5. 5
   Do not remove the pieces of crushed fruit.
6. 6
   Garnish with mint and lime.
7. 7
   Use fresh sugarcane sticks as stirrers, if desired.