Rum

Intermediate

Caipirinha

A delicious take on the classic Caipirinha cocktail, this Rum Caipirinha cocktail blends dark rum with zingy lime and sugar.

Ingredients

How many serves?

1

  • 50mlDark rum

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • Three lime wedges

Equipment

  • 1 x Small rocks glass
  • 1 x Jigger
  • 1 x Muddler
  • 1 x Spoon
  • 1 x Knife
  • 1 x Chopping board

Method

  • Step 1

    Using your knife, cut three lime wedges and place them into the rocks glass, together with the sugar.

  • Step 2

    Press down on the lime wedges with the muddler, then top up the glass with ice.

  • Step 3

    Measuring with the jigger, add the rum into the glass and gently stir.

  • Step 4

    Top with more ice and add a lime wedge to garnish.

  • Grab a bite

    Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption. 

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  • captain Morgan®
  • rum
  • sugar
  • lime
  • sweet
  • sour
  • classic cocktails
  • summer cocktails
  • caipirinha