Caipirissima Cocktail: A Fresh, Rum-Lover’s Twist on the Caipirinha
August 15, 2022 2025-05-26 15:46Caipirissima Cocktail: A Fresh, Rum-Lover’s Twist on the Caipirinha
Caipirissima Cocktail: A Fresh, Rum-Lover’s Twist on the Caipirinha
Love a good Daiquiri or Caipirinha? Meet their vibrant, rum-forward cousin — the Caipirissima.
This muddled lime cocktail is citrusy, bold, and ultra-refreshing, making it perfect for warm weather sipping or anytime you crave tropical vibes.
Keep reading for the easy recipe and a fun backstory behind this hidden gem of a drink.
" Caipirissima "
🍹 A Brazilian Classic with a Rum Twist
The Caipirissima is essentially the rum-based sibling of Brazil’s beloved Caipirinha. While the original features cachaça (a sugarcane spirit), the Caipirissima swaps it out for white rum — giving the drink a smoother, more mellow profile with hints of vanilla and tropical warmth.
What sets the Caipirissima apart isn’t just the spirit — it’s the technique. Instead of shaking or straining, you muddle fresh lime wedges with sugar directly in the glass, then top with crushed ice and a generous pour of white rum. The result? A bright, textured cocktail that balances sweetness, acidity, and that unmistakable kick of rum.
If you enjoy cocktails like the Mojito or Daiquiri, you’ll love the Caipirissima for its refreshing simplicity and vibrant lime bite. It’s a perfect way to showcase good-quality white rum — no shaker required.
Here is
how you can do it yourself
Ingredients
White Rum ( Top Up )
White Sugar ( 3 tsp )
Half a Lime cut into four
Crushed Ice
Garnish : Dried Lime Slices
How to do it
- Add 4 Lime Slices into the Glass with 3 Tsp of White Sugar
- Muddle the heck out of them
- Fill up the glass with Crushed Ice
- Pour in as much White Rum as you want
- Stir the mix
- Garnish with Dried Lime Slices
- Insert your favorite matching straw
Å’kålè ma’luna !
Muddling Like a Pro
Use a sturdy muddler with teeth (like our Sharp Teeth Muddler) to fully extract juice and oils from citrus slices.
Just don’t muddle in delicate glassware — the pressure can crack it.
Muddle limes directly in your serving glass with sugar for maximum flavor — and always sip from the bottom with a straw to get the full citrus-rum-sugar rush!
