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