Caipiroska
A vodka variation of the Caipirinha.
Drink details
Glass
Old Fashioned Glass
Ice
Crushed
Method
Muddled
Strength
Strong
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
Vodka
60 ml
Lime Wedge
Muddled
8 pieces
Sugar
12 g
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Muddle lime wedges and sugar in a rocks glass.
- 2
Fill with crushed ice and add vodka.
- 3
Stir thoroughly.
About the Caipiroska
The Caipiroska is a vodka variation of the Brazilian Caipirinha, made with vodka, fresh lime and sugar. Replacing cachaça with vodka creates a cleaner and more neutral base, allowing the muddled lime and sugar to dominate the flavor. The drink retains the rustic preparation style and refreshing sweet-and-sour profile of the original while offering a softer spirit character for drinkers who prefer vodka.
What does a Caipiroska taste like?
A Caipiroska tastes crisp, tart and refreshing, with lime providing the dominant flavor and sugar balancing its acidity. Vodka contributes strength without adding much flavor, resulting in a cleaner and more neutral version of the Caipirinha.
Tips for making a Caipiroska
Muddle the lime and sugar before adding vodka so the citrus oils and juice are fully released. Use plenty of ice and stir thoroughly to combine the ingredients. Because vodka is neutral, the quality and freshness of the lime have an especially strong effect on the finished drink.
