History & Heritage
“A late‑20th‑century adaptation of Brazil’s caipirinha swapping cachaça for vodka to suit global palates.”
Ingredients
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Method
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Add lime wedges and sugar to a rocks glass and muddle gently
Add vodka and crushed ice; churn and top with more ice
Garnish with a lime wheel
Glassware
Built over crushed ice in a rocks glass
Garnish
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Don’t over‑muddle; avoid bitter pith
Use crushed ice for proper dilution
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