Caipiroska or caipivodka is a

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that is similar to a

caipirinha Caipirinha () is Brazil's national cocktail, made with cachaça (sugarcane hard liquor), sugar, and lime. The drink is prepared by mixing the fruit and the sugar together, then adding the liquor. This can be made in a single large glass to be sha ...

, but prepared with

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instead of

cachaça ''Cachaça'' () is a distilled spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice. Also known as ''pinga'', ''caninha'', and other names, it is the most popular spirit among distilled alcoholic beverages in Brazil.Cavalcante, Messias Soares. Todos os no ...

. It is a popular cocktail in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina. It is also sometimes known as caipirodka. It has grown in popularity in recent years as access to international vodkas continues to diversify in South America.

Recipe

Although the "proper" way to make a caipiroska is a matter of quite varied opinion, the basic recipe requires: * vodka * ½ lime, cut into wedges * 1 teaspoon brown sugar * 1 teaspoon raw or turbinado sugar * Crushed ice Squeeze juice from lime wedges into a highball glass. Place one of the lime wedges into the glass and add sugars. Muddle sugar with the lime wedges. Be careful not to overdo the muddling of the lime rind as it may make the drink too bitter. Pour in vodka and stir well until the sugar is dissolved. Add crushed ice and stir to melt some of the ice. Garnish with lime slice or wedge and serve. Some bartenders advocate placing all of the lime wedges into the glass without squeezing them, adding the sugar and muddling the lime wedges and sugar together well to release the juice and essential oils from the limes. Another variation is to use either all white sugar, or all raw or turbinado sugar. Using all white sugar will result in a clearer drink, while using raw or turbinado sugar will result in a darker-colored drink. Cocktails with vodka Brazilian alcoholic drinks Uruguayan alcoholic drinks Citrus cocktails Three-ingredient cocktails {{Uruguay-cuisine-stub