Cocktails

Caipirinha

Caipirinha is an alcoholic cocktail built on Cachaca. It leans sweet. Served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 27.9% ABV and roughly 211 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic27.9% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

211 kcalCalories

27.9%ABV

8.9gSugar

11.5gCarbs

1.79Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatemuddled drink

Why: 3 ingredients, muddled drink, requires muddler

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

2 tspSugarSweetener
1LimeFruit
2 1/2 ozCachacaBase Spirit

Tools:Muddler

How to Make It

Place lime and sugar into Old Fashioned glass and muddle (mash the two ingredients together using a muddler or a wooden spoon).Muddled
Fill the glass with ice and add the Cachaça.Fill

How to Serve

Glass: Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Muddled

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet

Supporting notes

Citrus Earthy FruitGrassyTart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

High ABV
Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.
Taco NightSuggested from its lime notes, pairing with mexican food and tacos.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Tacos Mexican Food Spicy Food

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Sugar2 tsp

Simple SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use about 1/4 oz simple syrup per teaspoon of sugar as a starting point.
What changes: Simple syrup can replace sugar, but it also adds water and dissolves more easily.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated July 12, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Caipirinha?: The Caipirinha is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 27.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 211 calories.
What does a Caipirinha taste like?: Caipirinha has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Citrus, Earthy. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Caipirinha?: Caipirinha pairs well with Tacos, Mexican Food, Spicy Food. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Caipirinha?: The Caipirinha has an ABV of approximately 27.9%. That's approximately 1.79 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 211 kcal, 8.9g sugar, 11.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Caipirinha typically served?: Caipirinha is often suggested for Summer, Taco Night, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Caipirinha?: If you enjoy Caipirinha, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Caipirinha at home?: Yes. The Caipirinha uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Caipirinha with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.