Strawberry and Basil Caipirinha
A berry and refreshing cachaça cocktail ∙ Muddle ∙ 3 min ∙ 21.1%
Ingredients
~202 kcal per serving
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Cut half a Fresh lime into wedges and drop into a sturdy rocks glass
- Add Powdered sugar 3 bsp (or 15 ml sugar syrup) and Muddle
- Add Fresh strawberries 3 pcs and Fresh basil leaves 3 pcs, and Muddle again
- Once the sugar is dissolved, transfer the mixture to the serving glass
- Pour Cachaça 60 ml into the muddling glass, swirl to rinse, and pour into the serving glass
- Stir to combine
- Fill the glass with ice
- Stir again, then top with more ice
- Garnish with a lime twist
History
Adding fresh strawberries and basil to the traditional Caipirinha, this cocktail is a vibrant and aromatic delight. It combines tropical sweetness with herbal freshness and zesty lime notes. The drink is celebrated for its bright, summery appeal and balanced flavor profile. Perfect for outdoor gatherings and warm-weather enjoyment, it brings a playful sophistication to classic Brazilian spirits. Strawberry and Basil Caipirinha is refreshing and evocative.
