The Bristol's Winter Caipirinha Recipe

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Maggie Hoffman
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Maggie Hoffman
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Updated August 30, 2018
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Robyn Lee

The tart lime and kumquat make this cocktail from Debbi Peek of The Bristol in Chicago an ideal option for margarita or mojito-lovers who are looking to branch out. Be sure to shake vigorously to get the oils from the herbs and fruit into the drink.

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Recipe Details

The Bristol's Winter Caipirinha Recipe

Active 7 mins
Total 7 mins
Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 3 lime wedges

  • 4 kumquats, cut in half

  • 10 rosemary needles

  • Scant 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 2 ounces cachaça

  • Ice

  • Garnish: rosemary sprig and additional sliced kumquats

Directions

  1. In a mixing glass, muddle lime wedges, kumquats, rosemary needles, and sugar. Add cachaça and fill with ice. Shake well. Pour ingredients unstrained into a rocks glass. Garnish with rosemary sprig and additional sliced kumquats.

Special Equipment

Mixing glass, muddler

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
230Calories
1gFat
24gCarbs
2gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g1%
Saturated Fat 0g1%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 11mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%
Dietary Fiber 5g19%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 37mg183%
Calcium 57mg4%
Iron 1mg5%
Potassium 167mg4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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