I think I found my new summer cocktail, the Cherry Caipirissima. Its a twist on the classic caipirinha (also a favorite), but has delicious cherries and insane color.
What you’ll need for one drink:
3/4 ounce simple syrup
3 cherries, pitted and halved
Half a lime, cut into quarters
2 ounces white rum.
In a cocktail shaker, press and mix the simple syrup, cherries and lime quarters with a muddler. Add the rum and a handful of broken ice. Shake well and pour everything into a rocks glass.
When stocking your bar you’ll want to add a muddler for mashing fruits or herbs and spices in the bottom of glasses and pitchers. I’m also thinking of investing in a Lewis Ice Bag for crushing ice. Crushed ice is key for certain cocktails like caipirinhas, mojitos, and the government mule. You can also crush your ice using a muddler and the metal part of your cocktail shaker.
Jereme's Kitchen
/ March 24, 2012i do need another recipe to use up my cachaca. this sounds great!
twentyhappyfeet
/ March 27, 2012Sounds so good! we should have a couple. my first caipirinha was at Fogo de chao in ATlanta. sooo yummy!
a sensible habit
/ March 29, 2012We will make these when you come in July!
Michelle Brinson
/ March 28, 2012I want this! in 5 months, of course!~