Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　20 min

　　Cachaça, a spirit made from sugarcane, gives these drinks their distinctive flavor. In Brazil it is traditional to make caipirinhas one or two at a time, as we do here. For ease of entertaining, however, you can simply combine all the ingredients in a pitcher.

　　

Ingredients

8 servings

　　4 limes, ends removed

　　½ cup sugar

　　Ice cubes

　　1½ cups cachaça

　　

Step 1

Quarter limes lengthwise, then cut each quarter in half crosswise. Combine lime pieces with sugar in a medium pitcher. Muddle with a rolling pin or the handle of a wooden spoon until sugar is dissolved. Add cachaça and stir well to combine.

　　

Step 2

Fill 8 (6-ounce) glasses with ice. Divide cocktail among glasses, letting 4 lime pieces fall into each glass. Stir each to chill.