“An icy Leblon Caipirinha, the newest cocktail to samba its way onto the summer drink circuit. Most mixologists agree that the trick to creating the perfect cocktail is finding the right balance between sweet and sour. The Caipirinha (kai-puh-REEN-ya), concocted with fresh lime juice, superfine sugar, and often muddled raspberries, and served icy cold (bartenders recommend stirring the cocktail over ice for at least 10 seconds), strikes the palate as both sugary and tangy. Often called the Brazilian mojito, the caipirinha is the country’s official national drink and an ideal summer refreshment”.
