Caipirissima Cocktail
This simple, refreshing Cuban cocktail mixes white rum, fresh lime, sugar, and crushed ice for a bright, tart, and balanced summer sipper.
Equipment
- Rocks glass
- Muddler
- Bar spoon
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring jigger
- Ice crusher
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum light and clean
- 1 lime cut into small wedges
- 2 tsp white sugar granulated
- crushed ice to fill glass
Instructions
- Drop lime wedges into a rocks glass.
- Sprinkle sugar over the lime.
- Gently muddle the lime and sugar to release juice and oils—don’t overdo it.
- Pour in white rum. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Stir well with a bar spoon until sugar dissolves and drink is cold. Garnish with a lime wedge if desired.
Notes
Fine white sugar dissolves best. Drink while cold and fresh for maximum refreshment. For a twist, use flavored rum. Avoid over-muddling to prevent bitterness.