Caipirinha

Ingredients :

2 limes, chopped into wedges, plus extra lime wedges to serve (optional)

few handfuls crushed ice

5 tbsp golden caster sugar

220ml cachaça

Method :

Put the lime wedges in a large jug with the sugar, then use a muddler or the end of a rolling pin to break them down. Release as much juice from the wedges as possible, and let it mix with the sugar to create a syrup – you can also do this with a large pestle and mortar. Discard the lime peel.

Divide the syrup and cachaça between four glasses, then top with the crushed ice. Serve garnished with lime wedges, if you like.