the mint caipirinha recipe

The Mint Caipirinha

Leblon Cachaça
  • 2 oz. Leblon Cachaça
  • 1/2 Lime
  • 5 Mint leaves - torn
  • 2 tsp Superfine sugar or 1 oz Simple Syrup
  • Glass-Rocks
    Cut the lime into two wedges. Muddle the lime, mint and sugar in a shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and add Leblon Cachaça. Shake vigorously. Serve in a rocks glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint.