Strawberry caipriinha cocktail, a variation of the traditional caiprinha, made with strawberries, cachaça, sugar, and ice. Moreover, check out our keto version of this drink.
No other drink reminds me more of summer than caipirinha… With temperatures soaring, I told myself that I had to make one today — yes, a Strawberry Caipirinha!
And not only that, but to also present many avriations below.
Caipirinha variations
- Traditional Caipirinha (with lime and cachaça)
- Tangiroska (a variation of caipirinha made from tangerine and vodka)
- Pomegranate Caipririnha,
- Berry Caipilé (berry caipirinha with tangerine popsicle),
- Watermelon Caipisake (another variation of caipirinha made from watermelon and sake).
If you don’t consume alcohol, you can still have these superb drinks by switching alcohol for sparkling (flavored) water. This is what I often do!
With or without alcohol, it is time for a super refreshing, seasonal, ruby-like strawberry caipirinha! It is pure summer in a glass, don’t you think?
Let’s cheer for our soccer teams while refreshing ourselves with this drink and others like the ones described above.
How to make strawberry caipirinha
- Place the strawberries into a 6-ounce glass. Then, spoon the sugar on top of the strawberries.
- Using a pestle, mash the fruit, and stir in the sparkling water or cachaça (or white rum/vodka).
- Fill the glass with crushed ice. Decorate as desired. Cheers!
Keto Caipirinha
For a keto version of this drink, use monkey fruit instead of sugar.
Moreover, replace cachaça, the Brazilian rum, with sparkling water.
Storage
Store leftovers in the fridge although it is best served immediately after making the drink. Do not freeze!
PIN & ENJOY!
Strawberry Caipirinha
Equipment
- Pestle
- glass
Ingredients
- 4-5 quartered medium strawberries stems removed
- 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar or monk fruit for a KETO version
- 3-4 Tablespoons sparkling water (for a non-alcoholic version) or cachaça (alcoholic version). If cachaça is not available in your area, use either white rum or vodka.
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Place the strawberries into a 6-ounce glass. Then, spoon the sugar on top of the strawberries. Using a pestle, mash the fruit, and stir in the sparkling water or cachaça (or white rum/vodka). Fill the glass with crushed ice. Decorate as desired. Cheers!
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Amira says
Your caipirinha is just in time for us. Our home is filled these days with screams, shouting anger and happiness at some time … we are a soccer family too :). I’ll give the strawberry one a go soon. Thanks Denise for the wonderful drink.
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Amira!!! Enjoy this soccer event with your family while drinking caipirinhas.
Daniela says
Your drinks sound so refreshing and look so yummy like summer in a glass 🙂
Strawberry Caipirinha is one of my all time favorites, now I must try your version Denise.
The color is so beautiful and I’m sure it tastes even better than it looks.
Denise Browning says
Enjoy a lot, Daniela! I am glad to know that you enjoy caipirinhas…
Rekha Vengalil says
This is indeed a very refreshing drink and looks so summary 🙂 Thank you for sharing the recipe Denise.
Denise Browning says
Thank you for stopping by, Rekha!
Sugar et al says
That gorgeous colour! Pretty as a picture. I’d love to have all of those flavours…they sound amazing!
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Sonali! I hope you pick at least one flavor and make it one day…
Little Cooking Tips says
Wonderful colors and flavors Denise! Caipirinha is one of those words-synonyms for Brazil 🙂
Thank you for sharing, and a wondeful new week Denise!
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Panos and Mirella! Wishing you both a great week as well!
Kathleen says
Denise,
I a soooooo excited about your Strawberry Caipirinha drink. Can’t wait to try it and ALL of the others. I shared you on my blog….you are awesome!
Thanks so much!
Denise Browning says
Hi, Kathleen! I am so glad that you got you excited about these caipirinhas. I remember that you told me once that you’re crazy for this drink. Well, I hope you enjoy all these flavors.
Rebecca says
Oh Denise, I am so glad you wrote this post! Having lived in Brasil for 4 years and grown to LOVE caipirinhas, I have always wondered about the limão. Is it a lemon or a lime? Brasilians told me it was a lemon and having never tasted a lime in the U.S., I really couldn’t tell. I just knew I loved the flavor of it, whether in a caipirinha, lemonade (maybe it was limade!) or over fish. It’s just delicious! So you’re saying that it’s a lime? I thought it was a special kind of lemon that they had in Brasil but not the U.S. Silly me. Well, I’m going to go buy some cachaca and some LIMES! 🙂
Thanks for the recipe! Vai Brasil!
Rebecca
Denise Browning says
Hi, Rebecca! Welcome!!!!
Lime is used for the traditional caipirinha. I think the confusion is justified… Lime for Americans is actually lemon for Brazilians — and vice-versa! 🙂
Its flavor is more pungent than the American lemon.
If you don’t find cachaça, no worries! You can use white rum instead.
Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful week!!!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
There is only one thing to say- Bottoms up!
Denise Browning says
Lol… Thanks, Abbe!
Deb says
We’ve been diving into anything with strawberries and the caipirinha is a not-to-be-missed contender for the coming weekend! Happy summer!
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Deb! A very happy and refreshing summer for you all…
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
This looks so pretty and refreshing Denise and I love that it’s so simple too.
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Chris!!!! It’s virgin version is a summer fave of mine!!!
Mi Vida en un Dulce says
Ohhh… Caipirinha de Morango, what a lot of memories for me.
Denise Browning says
It is great to know that you enjoy this, Nydia!
Lady Lilith says
I would love to try the pomegranate or maybe even watermelon.
Denise Browning says
I hope you make both flavors and enjoy!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext.com says
This sounds amazing! Lovely and vibrant!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Jess! Well, enjoy it…
Liz says
Perfect for the World Cup! I have nearly a full bottle of cachaça, and your strawberry caipirinhas look terrific!
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Liz! I hope you can choose one and try a new flavor.
Francesca says
Ohh I love caipirinhas! Strawberry are my favorites, for sure. And Italy lost to Uruguay last night, so now I’m all in for holland and our Flying Dutchmen!
Denise Browning says
I am so sorry Italy went home! Well, good luck to the dutch. They will win against Mexico for sure. Enjoy caipirinhas while watching the games.
John@Kitchen Riffs says
I love a caipirinha! Never had one with strawberries, though. Terrific idea. Thanks.
Denise Browning says
Thanks, John! I know that you are a drink lover… In Brazil, we have caipirinha from many fruit flavors. Enjoy!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Yummy! Love caipirinha!! Especially with strawberries! Cheers to a wonderful World Cup hosting 🙂
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Kiran! I am glad to hear that visitors had a great experience although the press (most people that did not put a foot there) was not fair to Brazil.
Monet says
Hi Denise! This look so lovely and refreshing! Strawberries are so sweet right now!
Denise Browning says
Yes, Monet! They are in season here in the US and I could not resist to put them in a fave drink of mine (although I always make mine virgin).
Jasline (Foodie Baker) says
This drink looks absolutely cooling and refreshing!