Instructions
- Peel and roughly chop the kiwi. Cut the lime half into 2-3 wedges.
- Place the kiwi, lime wedges, and sugar in a rocks glass or shaker tin. Muddle well to break down the kiwi and release the lime oils.
- Add the cachaça and fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Stir well to combine. Garnish with a kiwi slice and lime wedge.
📜 History
The Caipifruta de Kiwi is part of the broad tradition of fruit caipirinhas — versions of Brazil's national cocktail where fresh fruit replaces or accompanies the lime. In Brazil's vibrant juice and smoothie culture, kiwi gained widespread popularity in the 1990s and the fruit caipirinha naturally followed. The kiwi version is prized for its vivid green color and the balance between the fruit's tropical sweetness and natural tartness. It has been a fixture at Brazilian cocktail bars and beachside kiosks for decades.
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