White Cranberry Caipirinha Cocktail
A crisp twist on the classic Brazilian cocktail, this version features white cranberry juice for a lighter, more delicate finish paired with lime and cachaça.
Equipment
- Muddler
- Cocktail shaker
- Old fashioned glass
- Measuring jigger
- Bar spoon
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 oz cachaça or vodka as substitute
- 2 oz white cranberry juice
- 1 fresh lime cut into wedges
- 2 tsp sugar white or raw
- ice cubes for shaking and serving
- 0.5 oz Cointreau optional, for orange flavor
- fresh cranberries or lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Toss lime wedges and sugar into old-fashioned glass.
- Muddle gently to release juice and oils.
- Pour in cachaça and white cranberry juice.
- Add mixture to shaker filled with ice and shake.
- Strain back into glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with cranberries or lime wedge.
Notes
Use simple syrup if you prefer it to granulated sugar. Fresh cranberries and lime make festive garnishes.