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!
Lady Lilith
I would love to try the pomegranate or maybe even watermelon.
Denise Browning
I hope you make both flavors and enjoy!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext.com
This sounds amazing! Lovely and vibrant!
Denise Browning
Thanks, Jess! Well, enjoy it…
Liz
Perfect for the World Cup! I have nearly a full bottle of cachaça, and your strawberry caipirinhas look terrific!
Denise Browning
Thank you, Liz! I hope you can choose one and try a new flavor.
Francesca
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
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
I love a caipirinha! Never had one with strawberries, though. Terrific idea. Thanks.
Denise Browning
Thanks, John! I know that you are a drink lover… In Brazil, we have caipirinha from many fruit flavors. Enjoy!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
Yummy! Love caipirinha!! Especially with strawberries! Cheers to a wonderful World Cup hosting 🙂
Denise Browning
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
Hi Denise! This look so lovely and refreshing! Strawberries are so sweet right now!
Denise Browning
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)
This drink looks absolutely cooling and refreshing!