Gin caipirinha

Gin caipirinha

Instead of cachaça, this zesty caipirinha recipe is made with gin; a great balance for the citric nature of the lime and the floral aspect of the honey.

Gin caipirinha

If you’re after the classic Brazilian cocktail recipe, try our caipirinha recipe here.

 

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Instead of cachaça, this zesty caipirinha recipe is made with gin; a great balance for the citric nature of the lime and the floral aspect of the honey.

If you’re after the classic Brazilian cocktail recipe, try our caipirinha recipe here.

 

Ingredients

  • 50ml gin, such as Sipsmith London Dry Gin
  • ½ lime, cut into quarters
  • 2 tablespoons honey
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Method

  1. Combine the lime wedges and honey in an empty glass and muddle/squash to release the juices. Fill the glass with ice and add the gin.
  2. Transfer the contents into a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Return to the original glass.

Recipe taken from Sipsmith: Sip: 100 gin cocktails with only three ingredients, £15.99, published by Mitchell Beazley.

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