Brazilian · drink
Caipirinha
Caipirinha reads citrus 6.9, sourness 6.2 and sweetness 5.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian drink, about 5 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 1.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.9 · Sourness 6.2 · Sweetness 5.9 · Funk & Ferment 2.6 · Umami 2.0 · Floral 1.9 · Fruity 1.9 · Richness 1.3 · Salinity 1.0 · Bitterness 0.6 · Herbaceous 0.6
What's in it (4)
- 2 oz cachaca
- 1 fresh lime cut into 8 wedges
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup crushed ice
Time & effort: about 5 min (3 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 276.7 kcal, 8.8 g protein, 3.5 g fat, 51.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Place lime wedges and sugar in an old-fashioned glass and muddle firmly to release the juice.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice and pour cachaca generously over the top.
- Stir well to dissolve the sugar and serve immediately.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Daiquiri — Cuban
- Papanași (Fried Curd Doughnuts with Sour Cream and Bilberry Jam) — Romanian
- Faloodeh (Rose and Lime Sorbet with Noodles) — Persian
- Hibiscus Tea (Karkade) — Egyptian
- Sugarcane Juice (Asab) — Egyptian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.