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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails » Frozen Caipirinha Cocktail (traditional version included)

    LAST UPDATED: January 29, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: June 25, 2021 By Toni Dash 18 Comments

    Frozen Caipirinha Cocktail (traditional version included)

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    Change up your frozen cocktail game with a Frozen Caipirinha! We’ve taken the national cocktail of Brazil and turned it into a refreshing boozy slushie that’s fast and easy to make!

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    There’s no question why the Cairpirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail. One thirst quenching sip and you’ll get it.

    It has become wildly popular internationally for good reason.

    We’ve made a frosty frozen version that will remind you of a liquor-y slushie for adults in the best of ways.

    This is one cocktail recipe you’ll want to sip all summer long.

    Jump to:
    • What is a Caipirinha?
    • Caipirinha Cocktail Recipe History
    • Recipe Ingredients + Notes
    • Types of Cachaça
    • Which type of Cachaça to use?
    • How to make a classic Caipirinha
    • How to make a Frozen Caipirinha
    • More Cocktail recipes you’ll love!
    • Recipe
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    What is a Caipirinha?

    First off, how do you pronounce Caipirinha? Kai-Pee-Reen-Ya (click the pronounciation to hear it pronounced).

    This three ingredient cocktail is the pride of Brazil. It’s made with Cachaça (a sugar cane fermented liquor), lime and sugar.

    This boozy sipper has a fresh flavor and is served over ice.

    The traditional version is mainly liquor. So much like a Manhattan it’s meant to be sipped.

    Our frozen version also has 2 ounces of liquor per serving but isn’t quite as potent thanks to being blended with ice and limeade.

    The end result isn’t as thick as a frozen margarita but more like a slushie which we love.

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    Caipirinha Cocktail Recipe History

    The term ‘caipirinha’ is Brazilian Portuguese and refers to someone from the countryside. The cocktail is believed to have been invented in the 19th century by farmers in the Piracicaba region around Sao Paolo.

    It was a prized local drink highlighting the fruits of this sugar cane region.

    Some historical accounts trace the Caipirinha drink to Portugal where is was made with lemon, garlic and honey as a tonic for the Spanish flu in the early 20th century.

    As sugarcane growing shifted from Portugal to Brazil, production of Cachaça (the spirit used) followed, giving root the now known cocktail’s popularity.

    With the growing international availability of Cachaça the cocktail has become widely popular worldwide.

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    Recipe Ingredients + Notes

    This national drink only requires three ingredients: lime, sugar and cachaça. The frozen version consolidates flavors and only cachaça and limeade are used.

    Cachaça

    Cachaca is pronounced Ka-Shah-Suh (click to hear the pronunciation). This sugar cane spirit is key to making an authentic Caipirinha.

    It’s similar to rum (which is also made from sugarcane) but to be called Cachaça it has to be made in Brazil (similar to champagne having to be made in the Champagne region of France).

    To me it has the flavor of a rustic rum. The version we used had very light aromas of banana.

    Cachaça used to be difficult to find but is now available at most liquor stores often with a few brand options.

    Types of Cachaça

    Similar to tequila there are different types of Cachaca depending on how it’s aged and stored.

    Branca or ‘white’ is stored in stainless steel containers before it’s bottled. Classic (classica) or Silver (prata) rests in woods that do not release any color, keeping the liquor clear.

    Gold or Aged varieties have been stored in aged wood which will change the color of the Cachaca and the flavor.

    Which type of Cachaça to use?

    Each brand will taste slightly different. For this cocktail we used Leblon Cachaca at the recommendation of our favorite liquor store.

    Here are a couple lists of options with descriptions to consider. These lists from The Spruce Eats and Thrillist overlap in brands but each describes them differently.

    Lime

    For a traditional cocktail fresh lime is muddled with the sugar.

    For our frozen version we substituted limeade which gives the classic flavors and allows for blending.

    Simply Limeade or Santa Cruz Organic Limeade are two types that have true lime flavor that’s sweet but not super sugary. They are usually available at most grocery stores.

    Sugar

    This will be used for the traditional (not frozen) cocktail only.

    Ice

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    How to make a classic Caipirinha

    Quarter one fresh lime and muddle the lime wedges in a large glass with 2 teaspoons sugar.

    Fill glass with ice. Pour in 2 ounces of Cachaça and stir.

    Garnish with lime wedges or slices. Sip sensibly!

    How to make a Frozen Caipirinha

    Combine the ice, limeade and cachaça in a blender. Blend until slushy.

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    Recipe

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    Frozen Caipirinha Cocktail

    This refreshing national cocktail of Brazil is easy and delicious in frozen form. It's fast to make and takes the heat out of the hottest summer days. Traditional cocktail recipe included too.
    5 from 17 votes
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: South American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 226kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups prepared Limeade
    • 1 cup Cachaca
    • 2 cups Ice
    • Lime wheels for garnish optional

    Instructions

    • Add the limeade, cachaca and ice to a blender. Process until the mixture has thickened and the ice is pulverized. It will be the consistency of a Slushie.
    • Pour into 4 glasses and garnish with lime slices (optional).

    Notes

    How to make a traditional Caipirinha:
    1. Quarter one fresh lime and muddle in a large glass with 2 teaspoons sugar.
    2. Fill glass with ice. Pour in 2 ounces of Cachaca and stir.
    3. Garnish with lime wedges or slices. Sip sensibly!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Sodium: 13mg | Sugar: 14g | Calcium: 4mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Kyleigh says

      June 27, 2021 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect summer drink! So good!

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    2. Natasha says

      June 27, 2021 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      This cocktail recipe is so refreshing and also very easy to make! It is perfect for summer, loved the frozen Caipirinha!

      Reply
    3. Brianna says

      June 25, 2021 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      Love the frozen version of one of my favorite drinks!

      Reply
    4. Amanda Dixon says

      June 25, 2021 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      You had me at boozy slushie! This was so easy and refreshing for summer.

      Reply
    5. Marlynn says

      June 25, 2021 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      I always thought Caipirinhas were more complicated to make, and I can’t believe how few ingredients are required. I am so glad I found this recipe for one of my favorite cocktails so I can make it at home now!

      Reply
    6. Laura says

      June 25, 2021 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      I make Caipirinhas often but never thought to make a slushy version. Love it.

      Reply
    7. Lisa Kerhin says

      June 25, 2021 at 10:18 am

      The drink sounds so good! Perfect summer porch drinking

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    8. Jill says

      June 25, 2021 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      I’d never heard of this cocktail but I’m so glad you introduced me to it. It was over the top delicious and refreshing!

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