Cachaça · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Caipirinha

Caipirinha suits someone looking for citrus, fresh and strong rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it very easy to drink. Compared with Batida, it leans more tart. Its finish keeps the cachaça base in view, even when the opening flavours feel more immediate. Grilled meat and Ceviche are the first pairing directions in the index, while Batida offers a useful comparison.

CitrusFreshStrong

APPROX. ABV: 22%
STRENGTH: 4/5
DRINKABILITY: 5/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

Bitterness0

Sourness4

Strength4

Body2

Drinkability5

Fruity2

Herbal1

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Cachaça

20–30 ml classic modifier

Fresh citrus, bitters or soda as specified

Method: Shake with ice and strain.
Glass: Highball or wine glass
Garnish: Citrus twist or wheel

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Grilled meat

02Ceviche

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

Read the guide, then compare the drink

Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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