The Caipirinha

We’re exploring Brazil’s most iconic cocktail today — the Caipirinha — with Gui Jaroschy, the Miami-based co-founder of Unfiltered Hospitality. Jaroschy shares invaluable advice on perfecting this drink, and gives us a masterclass on the dying art of muddling. Listen on (or read below) to discover Jaroschy’s Caipirinha recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe! 

Gui Jaroschy’s Caipirinha Recipe 

Ingredients 

- 1 whole lime 

- 3 teaspoons granulated sugar 

- 2 ounces unaged cachaça, such as Novo Fogo 

Directions 

1. Cut the lime into 8 equal pieces. 

2. Add 6 of those pieces to an Old Fashioned glass. 

3. Add sugar and muddle until all ingredients have combined. 

4. Fill glass with ice and top with cachaça. 

5. Seal using the small half of a Boston shaker tin and shake until chilled. 

6. Dump into the same Old Fashioned glass, top with extra ice if required, and serve.

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