Caipirinha

• limes↗2

  cut into wedges, plus extra lime wedges for serving (optional)

• golden caster sugar↗5 tbsp tbsp
• cachaça200ml ml
• ice

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place the lime wedges in a large pitcher with the sugar, then use a muddler or the back of a spoon to crush them. Extract as much juice as possible from the wedges and let it combine with the sugar to form a syrup – this can also be done with a large pestle and mortar. Discard the lime skins.

2. 2

   Divide the syrup and cachaça among four glasses, then add crushed ice. Garnish with lime wedges when serving, if desired.