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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (164g) Recipe makes 1 servings
Calories 213
Calories from Fat 1		(0%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.1g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 2mg		0%
Potassium 69mg		1%
Total Carbohydrate 15.5g		5%
	Dietary Fiber 1.9g	7%
	Sugars 9.5g
Protein 0.5g		0%
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By: ~Rita~
Apr 14, 2003

Jamie Oliver is to thank for this one!This is a strong Brazilian drink! Lots of people relate this to tequila. Pronunciation ki pe ren ye The basic recipe is fabulous but if you want a change try it with your favorite fruit.

SERVES 1 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 teaspoons granulated sugar, adding more if ya like it sweeter
1 lime (8 Wedges)
2 1/2 ounces cachaca (kah-SHAH-sah)
8 berries (optional)
1-2 tablespoon mango (optional)
1-2 tablespoon pineapple (optional)

Directions

1
Place the lime pieces, pulp side up, in the bottom of an old fashioned glass or heavy tumbler.
2
Add sugar to taste and crush the lime and sugar together with a pestle or the end of a wooden spoon (be sure to crush the pieces pulp side up or too much bitter lime oil will be released from the zest).
3
Add the cachaca, stir to mix and add lots of ice cubes.
4
Stir well again and serve.
5
Optional: Shake all ingredients in a shaker till very well chilled.
6
Optional: Add your choice of fruit to the lime to be muddled or in the shaker.

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From: Sooz Cooks

On Oct 6, 2009

This drink is so delicious! I loved how simple yet fresh tasting it was with just the sugar lime and cachaca. I did have to make 2 versions because of the low carb side of the family and used 2 packets of Splenda instead of the sugar. Both were fantastic! Thanks again Rita for posting another great recipe!

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From: HeartInSF

On Jun 18, 2009

fabulous!!! the perfect summer drink makes you feel like you're on a tropical beach even if you can't be there. i like mine strong, so 2 tsp of sugar is perfect...what's great is that you can easily adjust this to your tastes! thank you for the recipe!

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From: mama's kitchen

On Oct 9, 2005

Limey-sweet- tangy- strong- just what I needed after a long day!

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From: chia

On Apr 19, 2003

this is one of my favorite drinks! i have to special order the cachaca , the brand name is pitu, but it is well worth it, this is refreshing and potent. the trick is to mash the sugar into the lime with a spoon, add the cachaca and then add the ice and lots of it.

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