Caipiroska
The Caipiroska is a citrusy smash made with Vodka, Lime and Simple Syrup. It is muddled and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 27% ABV before ice melts.
- Method
- Muddled
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 27% ABV before ice melts
- Family
- Julep & Smash
- Flavour
- Citrus
Ingredients
- 60mlVodka
- 1Lime
- 30mlSimple Syrup
How to make it
- Cut the lime into wedges and muddle them in an old-fashioned glass.
- Add vodka and simple syrup, fill with crushed ice, and stir.
Tip: Press gently when you muddle. Crushing herbs too hard releases bitter flavours.
About the Caipiroska
Brazil treats the Caipirinha as a template: with vodka it's a Caipiroska, with sake a Sakerinha, and made with other fresh fruit it becomes a Caipifruta.
Missing something?
- No Vodka? Use Citrus Vodka (Adds a lemon note)
- No Lime? Use Lime Juice (About 25 ml per lime)
- No Lime? Use Lemon
- No Simple Syrup? Use Rich Simple Syrup (More concentrated, so use less)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Sugar (1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved)
All swaps for Vodka, Lime and Simple Syrup
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