Easy Ginger Caipirinha Recipe
This Ginger Caipirinha recipe is a spicy, refreshing twist on the classic Brazilian cocktail—perfect for summer nights and parties!
Ingredients
For the ginger tea
- 1 cup water
- 2 inches fresh ginger in slices
- 1 cinnamon stick
Caipirinha drink with tea and ginger
- 2 oz ice cubes
- ½ lemon in parts
- 5 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 2 black peppercorn
- 2 tablespoons ginger tea (above)
- 3 tablespoons rum
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Instructions
Make the Ginger Tea
- Heat the water until it boils.1 cup water
- Remove from the heat and add the ginger slices and cinnamon stick.2 inches fresh ginger, 1 cinnamon stick
- Let it sit for 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Strain the tea and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to cool.
Prepare the Cocktail
- In a shaker, add ice cubes, lemon pieces, mint leaves, confectioners' sugar, peppercorns, and 2 tablespoons of the cooled ginger tea.2 oz ice cubes, ½ lemon, 5 leaves fresh mint leaves, 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar, 2 black peppercorn, 2 tablespoons ginger tea
- Pour in the rum.3 tablespoons rum
- Close the shaker with a strainer and lid, then shake for 1 minute.
- Strain the Caipirinha into a glass.
- Garnish with extra ice cubes (optional), lemon slices, and mint leaves.
NOTES
1. More Spice? Add a pinch of ground ginger to intensify the heat.
2. Non-Alcoholic Version? Replace the rum with sparkling water or ginger beer for a refreshing mocktail.
3. Can I use ground ginger instead of fresh ginger tea? Fresh ginger gives the best flavor, but you can use ½ teaspoon of ground ginger mixed with warm water as a substitute.
4. Storage
- Ginger tea can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Do not store a mixed Caipirinha, as the fresh mint and lemon will lose their freshness.
- For a party prep hack, pre-mix the tea, sugar, and rum in a pitcher and add mint and ice just before serving!
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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