Ginger Caipirinha Recipes

VIRGIN CAIPIRINHA (NON-ALCOHOLIC)

Steps:

• Place the fruit in the bottom of a mixing glass.
• Add the sugar cube and a dash of ginger beer.
• Muddle to release the juices.
• Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.
• Top with ginger beer.
• Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint on top of the drink if desired.
• Serve with a straw.

TANGERINE-GINGER CAIPIRINHAS

Steps:

• Divide tangerines or small oranges among 6 tumblers. Add 2 teaspoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled ginger to each glass. Crush the ingredients in the bottom of the glass with a muddler or handle of a wooden spoon. Top each drink with 2 tablespoons tangerine juice and 1/4 cup cachaa (Brazilian sugarcane liquor) or vodka. Fill glasses with ice cubes, stir, and serve.

GINGER CAIPIRINHA

Steps:

• Muddle the 2 Tables of Sugar, Fresh Lime and Crushed Ice.
• After this, add the slice of fresh ginger. Muddle some more -- but do not break ginger.
• Add more ice and Rum.
• Shake.
• Serve.