How to Make a Caipiroska

Caipiroska, also known as Caipivodka is a refreshing drink, consisting of vodka, fresh limes, white sugar and ice. You can make it easily in your house after following some simple instructions and guidelines. Keep in mind that Caipiroska is similar to Brazil’s national drink, Caipirinha, which consist of cachaca instead of vodka. It is a famous drink in South American countries and its popularity is growing all over the world.

Prep time: 10 – 15 min
Total time: 10 – 15 min
Yields: 1 serving
Utensils: A rocks glass, a wooden spoon, muddler, knife

Ingredients:
Lime: 1
Granulated sugar or simple syrup: 1 to 2 tbsp
Ice: crushed or in cube form
Vodka: 2 oz.

Instructions

  • 1

    Cut lime

    Get a lime and cut it into half. Then you need to slice the lime into thin wedges. Later place half sliced wedges into the glass.

  • 2

    Add sugar or syrup

    Now add one to two tablespoons granulated sugar on the top of the lime wedges. You can also make a sugar syrup for better consistency.

  • 3

    Muddle the lime and sugar

    Next you need to muddle the lime and sugar you place the mixture in the glass. Take a wooden spoon or a muddler in order to grind the mixture and extract the lime juice.

  • 4

    Add ice

    Now take the crushed ice or ice cubes and add it in the glass.

  • 5

    Add vodka

    After adding ice, you need to pour 2 oz. of Vodka in the glass.

  • 6

    Stir

    In the end you need to mix the ingredients. Stir the drink in order to mix vodka with lime and granulated sugar or syrup.

  • 7

    Garnish and serve

    You can now garnish the drink with a slice of lime and then serve.

  • 8

    Serve with fruit

    Add slices of a fruit of your choice and serve your drink. You can add orange, kiwi or any other fruit slices which you love.

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