Kaiffirinha
Kaiffirinha
From Richard Woods, global director of cocktail and spirit development, Samba Brand Management (includes Duck & Waffle and SushiSamba)
Notes
To make kaffir-lime-infused cachaca, combine 1 bottle cachaca with 20 grams kaffir lime leaves for up to 24 hours, tasting periodically for flavor. Basil, sage, or tarragon also make a nice alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce kaffir-lime-leaf-infused cachaca
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
1 cup crushed ice, divided
Sugarcane (optional), for garnish
2 lime wedges, for garnish
Kaffir lime leaf, for garnish
Directions
- Combine first three ingredients into glass with half of the crushed ice; stir vigorously with a bar spoon. Top with more crushed ice. Garnish with sugarcane, two lime wedges, and a spanked kaffir lime leaf; serve immediately.
Information
- Category
- Drinks, Cocktails
- Cuisine
- North American
- Yield
- Makes 1 drink
