Passion Fruit Caipirinha
A deeply tropical riff on Brazil's national cocktail — tart passion fruit pulp and muddled lime with cachaça and sugar over crushed ice.
- 1Cut the lime half into 2-3 wedges and place in a rocks glass with the sugar.
- 2Muddle the lime and sugar firmly to release the juice and peel oils.
- 3Add the passion fruit pulp (seeds and all) directly to the glass.
- 4Add the cachaça and fill with crushed ice.
- 5Stir well to combine. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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Passion fruit — maracujá in Portuguese — is one of the most beloved fruits in Brazil, where it grows in abundance across the tropical and subtropical states. The Caipifruta de Maracujá brings its distinctive sweet-tart pulp into the classic Caipirinha format, producing a cocktail with more aromatic depth and tropical punch than the original lime version. The seeds of the passion fruit are traditionally left in the drink, adding texture. This variation has been made in Brazilian bars and homes for decades alongside the classic recipe.
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