Caipiroska

           
              A delicious and simple cocktail is Caipiroska, the russian brother of the brazilian Caipirinha. 

             Brazil's national cocktail, Caipirinha is made with Cachaça (A type of rum, made out of sugar cane, which is Brazil's most common distilled alcoholic beverage). 
             Caipiroska is made with Vodka (which originated in Russia during the 14th century) instead of Cachaça.

             Enough talking, let's make one!

Step 1: What you will need:

         Ingredients:

•  40-50 ml  Vodka

• Lime cut into wedges              

• 2  teaspoons brown / cane sugar         

• Crushed Ice

        You will also need:

• A muddler or a wooden spoon

•  A sharp knife and a cutting board

• A measuring cup

• A glass ( Old Fashioned, Casablanca or Highball)

• Two straws ( optional)

Comments

[FoolishSage]

In Portugal we are a big fan of the caipirinha and you can find lots of variations. Vodka for caipiroska, Martini for caipitini, Licor Beirão for caipirão, and endless variations of fruit as well!

[FlatLinerMEDIC]

Very popular in northern italy too!

[aisle containment]

Im gonna try this tonight .. May be add some mint leaf ???

[cimbru]

You can make a Mojito by adding some mine leafs and Rum instead of Vodka! Both are great! :D