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Caipirissima

Caipirissima is a cocktail made with Lime, Sugar, White Rum, and Ice. It is served in a Collins Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic19.8% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

285 kcalCalories
19.8%ABV
26.2gSugar
31.4gCarbs
1.82Std 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?

Easy

Why: 4 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 2LimeFruit
  • 2 tblspSugarSweetener
  • 2-3 ozWhite rumBase Spirit
  • crushedIceDilution

How to Make It

  1. Same as Caipirinha but instead of cachaca you add WHITE RUM.Add
  2. It's great!!!!!!!!

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass

Taste

What does Caipirissima taste like?

Caipirissima is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

Sweet

Supporting notes

CitrusVanillaTart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

Variations

Easy ways to adjust Caipirissima

For a sharper version, increase the citrus slightly. For a rounder version, add a touch more sweetener or use a richer base ingredient, but avoid hiding the fresh acidity.

When to choose it

How to decide if Caipirissima is right for you

Caipirissima is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 10.7% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Caipirissima if...

Skip Caipirissima if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

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 tblsp

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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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Caipirissima at home?
Yes. The Caipirissima uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.