Today class, we'll be discussing the Caipirinha. Now, this innocent looking traditional Brazilian drink needs to be approached with care. Consider her a fancy little Trixie who will make you all excited and then steal your wallet.
Oh yes, the Caipirinha is not something to play around with. The pretty green lemons and big chunks of ice make you feel it's not all that manly of a drink. But like so many of the "women" hanging by the streets in Gloria at night, this lady drink is packing some heat.
Yes, there is lemon juice in it. About 2 tablespoons. There's also ice. The rest baby, is run of the mill Cachaça and sugar. That sugar, oh that sugar is the trick. You think you are drinking a pixie stick with a little flavor.
But let me be your example, it's not just pixie in that drink! Oh no. And when you've had 2 and you're thinking that you are a bad ass that can take Brazil on, you are wrong Sir! Brazil is funny that way. Just when you think you've gotten the hang of it, it'll sneak right up behind you and get you where it's good.
So class, drink your Caipirinha with care. Like so many things Brazilian, it can be your friend or your enemy. It's all about how you approach it.
