Definition
caipirinha
noun
- A cocktail made with cachaça (a Brazilian sugarcane spirit), lime juice, sugar, and ice.
Usage: Brazilian origin; commonly served in Brazil and increasingly popular internationally
Examples
- We ordered caipirinha at the Brazilian restaurant.
- The bartender made a refreshing caipirinha with fresh lime and cachaça.
- Caipirinhas are the national cocktail of Brazil.
- She sipped her caipirinha while watching the sunset.
- The caipirinha's sweet and tart flavors make it a popular summer drink.