Caipirinha

Ingredients

• 1 lime lime – ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, core removed if present, cut into 8 wedges
• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 ounces cachaça
• 1 cup ice – crushed

Instructions

1. Wash the lime, trim the ends, halve lengthwise, remove the white core if present, and cut into 8 wedges.
2. Add the granulated sugar and the wedges to an old-fashioned glass; muddle with 4–6 firm presses until the peels look glossy and plenty of juice is released, 10–15 seconds, avoiding pulverizing the pith.
3. Add the crushed ice to the glass.
4. Pour in the cachaça and stir until the outside of the glass is very cold and the drink is well mixed, 10–15 seconds.
5. Serve immediately.