Zesty, rustic, and alive with the pulse of Brazil, the Caipirinha is a cocktail that tastes like sunshine meeting rhythm — muddled lime, coarse sugar, and the bright, grassy fire of cachaça . It’s deceptively simple — just three ingredients — but like samba or bossa nova, its beauty lies in the balance of energy and grace. The Caipirinha isn’t just Brazil’s national cocktail; it’s a symbol of saudade , celebration, and the country’s creative soul. I. Origins The Caipirinha