cocktail hour {new mojito}

"If mojitos are the new margaritas, this is the new mojito."

caipirinha

- 1 lime

- 2 oz cachaca (a Brazilian liquor - if you can't find this use a good vodka instead)

- sugar to taste

- ice cubes

Wash the lime and roll on a board or counter to loosen the juices. Cut the lime into pieces and place in a glass. Sprinkle with sugar and crush the lime (pulp side up) with a pestle to release the juice. Add the cachaca and stir to mix. Top with ice and stir well.

Via Maria Brazil

*Many thanks to CF for the tip and the quote, of course