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
- 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!
Amira
June 22, 2014 at 6:45 pmYour 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
June 23, 2014 at 12:47 pmThank you, Amira!!! Enjoy this soccer event with your family while drinking caipirinhas.
Daniela
June 23, 2014 at 7:59 pmYour 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
June 23, 2014 at 11:50 pmEnjoy a lot, Daniela! I am glad to know that you enjoy caipirinhas…
Rekha Vengalil
June 23, 2014 at 4:18 amThis is indeed a very refreshing drink and looks so summary 🙂 Thank you for sharing the recipe Denise.
Denise Browning
June 23, 2014 at 12:46 pmThank you for stopping by, Rekha!
Sugar et al
June 23, 2014 at 6:25 amThat gorgeous colour! Pretty as a picture. I’d love to have all of those flavours…they sound amazing!
Denise Browning
June 23, 2014 at 12:45 pmThank you, Sonali! I hope you pick at least one flavor and make it one day…
Little Cooking Tips
June 23, 2014 at 7:30 amWonderful 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
June 23, 2014 at 12:44 pmThank you, Panos and Mirella! Wishing you both a great week as well!
Kathleen
June 23, 2014 at 7:47 amDenise,
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
June 23, 2014 at 12:43 pmHi, 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
June 23, 2014 at 10:20 amOh 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
June 23, 2014 at 12:42 pmHi, 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
June 23, 2014 at 2:24 pmThere is only one thing to say- Bottoms up!
Denise Browning
June 23, 2014 at 3:06 pmLol… Thanks, Abbe!
Deb
June 23, 2014 at 6:49 pmWe’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
June 23, 2014 at 6:59 pmThank you, Deb! A very happy and refreshing summer for you all…
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine
June 23, 2014 at 7:57 pmThis looks so pretty and refreshing Denise and I love that it’s so simple too.
Denise Browning
June 23, 2014 at 11:49 pmThank you, Chris!!!! It’s virgin version is a summer fave of mine!!!
Mi Vida en un Dulce
June 23, 2014 at 10:12 pmOhhh… Caipirinha de Morango, what a lot of memories for me.
Denise Browning
June 23, 2014 at 11:51 pmIt is great to know that you enjoy this, Nydia!
Lady Lilith
June 23, 2014 at 10:11 pmI would love to try the pomegranate or maybe even watermelon.
Denise Browning
June 23, 2014 at 11:50 pmI hope you make both flavors and enjoy!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext.com
June 24, 2014 at 11:01 amThis sounds amazing! Lovely and vibrant!
Denise Browning
June 24, 2014 at 1:54 pmThanks, Jess! Well, enjoy it…
Liz
June 24, 2014 at 4:42 pmPerfect for the World Cup! I have nearly a full bottle of cachaça, and your strawberry caipirinhas look terrific!
Denise Browning
June 24, 2014 at 4:55 pmThank you, Liz! I hope you can choose one and try a new flavor.
Francesca
June 25, 2014 at 12:54 amOhh 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
June 25, 2014 at 9:23 amI 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
June 25, 2014 at 4:38 pmI love a caipirinha! Never had one with strawberries, though. Terrific idea. Thanks.
Denise Browning
June 25, 2014 at 4:54 pmThanks, John! I know that you are a drink lover… In Brazil, we have caipirinha from many fruit flavors. Enjoy!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
July 14, 2014 at 11:31 amYummy! Love caipirinha!! Especially with strawberries! Cheers to a wonderful World Cup hosting 🙂
Denise Browning
July 14, 2014 at 1:21 pmThank 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
July 15, 2014 at 11:05 pmHi Denise! This look so lovely and refreshing! Strawberries are so sweet right now!
Denise Browning
July 16, 2014 at 9:50 amYes, 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)
September 1, 2015 at 6:34 amThis drink looks absolutely cooling and refreshing!