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Caipirinha<\/h3>
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\n Caipirinha is Brazil\u2019s most iconic drink, known for its freshness and simplicity, and it has been adopted in Paraguay. Ideal for casual get-togethers, this alcoholic beverage combines cacha\u00e7a, sugar, and lime, creating a perfect balance between sweetness and tartness.

\n The caipirinha originated in Brazil, and although its exact date of origin is unknown, the most widely accepted theory is that it was created in the state of S\u00e3o Paulo in the early twentieth century. Initially, it was not conceived as a recreational cocktail, but rather as a home remedy.

\nIt is believed that caipirinha was used to treat the symptoms of the Spanish flu (1918), combining lemon, garlic, honey, and cacha\u00e7a. This mixture was intended to harness the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of lemon and honey, as well as the \u201cwarming\u201d effect of alcohol.

\nOver time, garlic and honey fell out of use, leaving only lemon, sugar, and cacha\u00e7a\u2014resulting in the cocktail we know today. Meanwhile, the \u201cCaipi,\u201d as it\u2019s called in German-speaking regions, is widely available throughout South America.

\nIn terms of classic cocktail genres, the caipirinha falls into the \u201csours\u201d category. The drink is internationally renowned and is also included on the official list of the International Bartenders Association.

\nTraditionally mixed with the sugarcane spirit cacha\u00e7a (pinga) (Caipirinha de Pinga), the cocktail is also prepared with vodka (Caipirinha de Vodka or Caipiroska) and, in southern Brazil, with red wine (Caipirinha de Vinho) instead of cacha\u00e7a. Originally, a lemon-based \u201cbatida\u201d was the pulp-free prototype for the caipirinha.

\nThe name \u201cCaipirinha\u201d is the diminutive form of the Brazilian neutral noun \u201cCaipira,\u201d which means \u201cfarmer\u201d or \u201ccountry bumpkin\u201d; The name comes from the fact that the caipirinha was originally a cocktail of the rural upper class and spread to the big cities after the end of World War I, while in the countryside, sugarcane schnapps is usually drunk straight.\n

\n\t\tThis month, we\u2019re traveling to Paraguay as part of Volkermampft\u2019s Culinary World tour<\/a> which is why this drink is being featured in this blog event. <\/div>\n
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Ingredients<\/h4>\n\n\t
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    2 organic Lemons (limes can also be used)<\/p><\/li>\n\t

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    2 tbsp Sugar (cane sugar, if possible)<\/p><\/li>\n\t

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    50-60 ml Cacha\u00e7a<\/p><\/li>\n\t

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    Ice cubes<\/p><\/li>\n\t

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    optional Soda Water<\/p><\/li>\n

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    Mint Leaves<\/p><\/li>\n \n\t \n\t <\/ul>\n\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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    Instructions<\/h4>\n
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    Wash the lemons thoroughly and rub them dry. Then cut them into eighths. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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    Place them in a mortar and sprinkle the sugar over them.\nNow use the pestle to crush the lemons and mix them with the sugar. Divide the mixture between 2 glasses. I didn\u2019t put all the lemon pieces into the glasses\u2014just the ones that still had some flesh attached.\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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    Now pour in the cacha\u00e7a and add ice cubes. Stir with a spoon. Add soda water to taste. Mix well and garnish with mint leaves. Cheers!\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n
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    Notes<\/h4>\n If cacha\u00e7a isn\u2019t available, it can be replaced with rum or vodka. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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