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$1.97
cost
184
cal
21.3%
ABV
2/5
NA score
1.33
std drinks
13.2g
sugar
Caipirinha
An easy rum cocktail built on cachaca.
The Recipe
- cachaça2 oz
- lime juice1 oz
- simple syrup0.75 oz
Difficulty
Easy
Origin
Brazil
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$1.97
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$11.03
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cachaça | 2 oz | $1.73 |
| lime juice | 1 oz | $0.19 |
| simple syrup | 0.75 oz | $0.05 |
| Total pour cost | $1.97 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
184
Sugar
13.2g
ABV
21.3%
Std drinks
1.33
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| cachaca | 128 | 69.6% |
| simple syrup | 48 | 26.1% |
| lime juice | 8 | 4.3% |
Carbs: 13.5g
Alcohol: 18.7g
Volume: 3.8 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
2/5Convertibility
Original cost
$1.02
Zero-proof cost
$2.92
Not recommended for conversion. This recipe leans too heavily on the original spirit structure.
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| cachaca | Seedlip Zero Proof Spirit(Seedlip) | $2.68 |
| lime juice | Kept | $0.19 |
| simple syrup | Kept | $0.05 |
Flavor notes
One or more swaps are estimated. Taste and adjust citrus or sweetener to rebalance.
Pairs Well With
rumsalted nutscitrus olivesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamhot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rollsfish tacoseloteguacamolemolecroissantseggs benedictfried chickenwaffles
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Caipirinha?
- 2 oz cachaça, 1 oz lime juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup.
- How much does a Caipirinha cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Caipirinha is $1.97 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Caipirinha?
- A Caipirinha has approximately 184 calories, with 21.3% ABV and 13.2g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Caipirinha?
- Yes — the Caipirinha has a convertibility score of 2/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $2.92.
- Where was the Caipirinha invented?
- The Caipirinha originated in Brazil.