For the pineapple caipirinha – quantities are for 1 drink:
2ouncesof pineapple infused cachaca
½lime – 1 limedepending on size, cut in halves or quarters, piths removed
~2 tablespoons freshly crushed pineapple
1tablespoonsugar
Crushed iced
Garnishes:
Lime slices
Pineapple slices
Sugar to garnish the rimsoptional
Instructions
To make the pineapple infused cachaca place the pineapple slices in a large container, pour the cachaca over the pineapple slices, close tightly and let it rest in a dark cool place for a few days – but no longer than a week. Remove the fruit and strain the alcohol when it’s ready.
Use a muddler to crush and mix the limes and sugar in a cocktail shaker.
Add the cachaca, crushed pineapple, stir well and serve immediately over crushed ice.