No other drink reminds me more of summer than caipirinha… or is more celebratory of The World Cup Brazil! 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 others from our collection…
… 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), and 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 strawberry caipirinha and others like the ones described above.
Which one of them is your favorite? Which country are you cheering for?
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!
And here is the video on how to make strawberry caipirinha:
Strawberry Caipirinha
Ingredients
- 4-5 quartered medium strawberries stems removed
- 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 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
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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!
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.
Thank you, Amira!!! Enjoy this soccer event with your family while drinking caipirinhas.
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.
Enjoy a lot, Daniela! I am glad to know that you enjoy caipirinhas…
This is indeed a very refreshing drink and looks so summary 🙂 Thank you for sharing the recipe Denise.
Thank you for stopping by, Rekha!
That gorgeous colour! Pretty as a picture. I’d love to have all of those flavours…they sound amazing!
Thank you, Sonali! I hope you pick at least one flavor and make it one day…
Wonderful colors and flavors Denise! Caipirinha is one of those words-synonyms for Brazil 🙂
Thank you for sharing, and a wondeful new week Denise!
Thank you, Panos and Mirella! Wishing you both a great week as well!
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!
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.
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
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!!!
There is only one thing to say- Bottoms up!
Lol… Thanks, Abbe!
We’ve been diving into anything with strawberries and the caipirinha is a not-to-be-missed contender for the coming weekend! Happy summer!
Thank you, Deb! A very happy and refreshing summer for you all…
This looks so pretty and refreshing Denise and I love that it’s so simple too.
Thank you, Chris!!!! It’s virgin version is a summer fave of mine!!!
Ohhh… Caipirinha de Morango, what a lot of memories for me.
It is great to know that you enjoy this, Nydia!
I would love to try the pomegranate or maybe even watermelon.
I hope you make both flavors and enjoy!
This sounds amazing! Lovely and vibrant!
Thanks, Jess! Well, enjoy it…
Perfect for the World Cup! I have nearly a full bottle of cachaça, and your strawberry caipirinhas look terrific!
Thank you, Liz! I hope you can choose one and try a new flavor.
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!
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.
I love a caipirinha! Never had one with strawberries, though. Terrific idea. Thanks.
Thanks, John! I know that you are a drink lover… In Brazil, we have caipirinha from many fruit flavors. Enjoy!
Yummy! Love caipirinha!! Especially with strawberries! Cheers to a wonderful World Cup hosting 🙂
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.
Hi Denise! This look so lovely and refreshing! Strawberries are so sweet right now!
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).
This drink looks absolutely cooling and refreshing!