Diane’s Caipirinha Recipe – a drink for seduction

We’re feeling the need for a good, stiff cocktail right now. We thought something refreshing, like this Caipirinha recipe would put us all in the mood to transition to spring. (And the thought that really motivates this post? We’re betting that the combination of the aphrodisiac spirit cachaca with fresh citrus will help you get in the mood.)

This Caipirinha recipe by Diane Brown, author of The Seduction Cookbook comes from her feature story, The Grill from Ipanema. She considers it the perfect drink to pair with a Brazillian meal. (The Caipirinha is considered the national drink of Brazil.) If you’d like a menu to pair with this sexy cocktail, check out the full story.

Diane's Caipirinha

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A refreshing, Brazilian cocktail made with fresh lime and cachaca.  

Course aperitif, cocktails

Cuisine Brazilian

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings 1

Author Diane Brown

Ingredients

• 1 lime
• 2 oz cachaca
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• Ice to fill glass

Instructions

• Wash the lime and roll it on the board to loosen the juices.
• Cut the lime into wedges, and then in half again, and place them in a glass. Sprinkle with the sugar and crush the pieces (pulp side up) with a pestle or muddler.
• Do not over-muddle or the drink will become bitter.
• Add the cachaça and stir to mix. Add the ice and stir again.

*This Caipirinha recipe is excerpted from a greater story in Diane Brown’s Diva Dish column. Get the full romantic menu plan, The Grill from Ipanema.

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Diane Brown

Diane Brown is the author of The Seduction Cookbook: Culinary Creations For Lovers, (Innova Publishing 2005). She is a personal chef as well as a freelance food writer. Her work has appeared in publications including Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Sunset, Veggie Life, Chile Pepper and Wine Enthusiast. She has taught aphrodisiac cooking both in person and on tv and radio, including appearances on The Other Half, Fox News “Ask the Expert” and Leeza at Night. A champion of CSA's, Diane writes the blog Family Farm Box, where she showcases the use of local, fresh produce.

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