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Tangerine-Ginger Caipirinhas

By Amber Levinson

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Tangerine-Ginger CaipirinhasBrian Leatart

The Caipirinha is Brazil's most popular cocktail. The drink is traditionally made with limes, but Amber uses tangerines instead.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3 small chopped seeded tangerines or small oranges (no need to peel)
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
3/4 cup tangerine juice
1 1/2 cup cachaça (Brazilian sugarcane liquor) or vodka

Preparation

  1. Divide tangerines or small oranges among 6 tumblers. Add 2 teaspoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled ginger to each glass. Crush the ingredients in the bottom of the glass with a muddler or handle of a wooden spoon. Top each drink with 2 tablespoons tangerine juice and 1/4 cup cachaa (Brazilian sugarcane liquor) or vodka. Fill glasses with ice cubes, stir, and serve.

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