Batida de Limão
A creamy, tart Brazilian lime batida — fresh lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and cachaça shaken with ice into a silky, refreshing cocktail with a bright citrus edge.
- 2 ozcachaca
- 1½ ozfresh lime juice
- 1 ozsweetened condensed milk
- Lime wheelgarnish
- 1Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the condensed milk is fully combined and the drink is well chilled.
- 3Strain into a rocks glass over crushed ice.
- 4Garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately.
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The Batida de Limão is the citrus entry in Brazil's beloved batida family — shaken drinks that combine cachaça with fruit juice and, often, sweetened condensed milk. While the Caipirinha presents lime and cachaça as a muddled, rustic combination, the lime batida refines the relationship: freshly squeezed lime juice is shaken into a smooth, creamy cocktail with condensed milk providing body and sweetness. The result is altogether more delicate than the Caipirinha but equally dependent on the freshness of the lime. It has been made alongside the other batida flavors in Brazilian bars and homes for generations.
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