Cranberry Caipirinha Cocktail Recipe
This Cranberry Caipirinha is a crisp, tangy twist on the classic Brazilian cocktail—made with just three main ingredients: fresh lime, cachaça, and cranberry juice. It’s refreshingly simple, perfectly balanced, and a great choice for summer hangouts or festive get-togethers.
Equipment
- Rocks or old-fashioned glass
- Muddler
- Bar spoon
- Measuring jigger
- Knife and cutting board
- Ice (crushed or cubed)
Ingredients
- 1 fresh lime cut into wedges
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or ¾ oz simple syrup
- 2 oz cachaça
- 1 oz cranberry juice unsweetened or lightly sweetened
- Ice for serving
- Optional garnish: lime wheel or fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Add lime wedges and sugar (or simple syrup) to the bottom of a rocks glass.
- Muddle gently to release lime juice and combine with sugar.
- Pour in the cranberry juice and cachaça.
- Fill the glass with crushed or cubed ice.
- Stir well to mix and chill.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or a few cranberries, if desired.