Caipirinha de Uva

Name: Caipirinha de Uva
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4 lime wedges (from 1/2 lime); 1 7 green grapes; 1 2 teaspoons raw sugar, such as turbinado or Demerara; 1 1/4 cup (2 ounces) cachaca; 1 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) semisweet white wine such as Gewürztraminer; 1 8 to 10 ice cubes; 1 1 (4-to 5-inch) wooden skewer

From the kitchen of Carly

Fresh grapes and lime muddle into something brighter than a classic caipirinha, while a splash of white wine softens the cachaca's bite. Cooling and refreshing with real fruit texture, not just citrus sharpness.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

14 lime wedges (from 1/2 lime)
17 green grapes
12 teaspoons raw sugar, such as turbinado or Demerara
11/4 cup (2 ounces) cachaca
13 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) semisweet white wine such as Gewürztraminer
18 to 10 ice cubes
11 (4-to 5-inch) wooden skewer

Instructions

In cocktail shaker, stir together lime wedges, 5 grapes, and sugar. Using wooden muddler or spoon, pound and press until fruit is crushed and juices are released. Add cachaca, wine, and ice, and shake vigorously for 25 seconds. Pour into old-fashioned glass. Thread remaining 2 grapes onto skewer, place in drink, and serve immediately.