Elderflower Caipirinha
The Elderflower Caipirinha is a strong cachaça sour, fruity and sweet on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 57 out of 100
- Sweet
- 62 out of 100
- Fruity
- 68 out of 100
- Herbal
- 62 out of 100
- Boozy
- 64 out of 100
How to make an Elderflower Caipirinha
To make an Elderflower Caipirinha, build over ice in a highball glass: 2 oz cachaca, ⅔ oz lime and 1 oz elderflower cordial.
You'll need
- Cachaca2 oz
- Lime⅔ oz
- Elderflower cordial1 oz
Pairs well with: Elderflower cordial · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add lime, cut into wedges and elderflower cordial to a highball glass and press gently with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon to release the juice.
- 2
Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- 3
Pour in cachaca.
- 4
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Cachaca, lime juice and elderflower cordial only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Elderflower Caipirinha questions
What does an Elderflower Caipirinha taste like?
Mostly fruity and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 19% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Elderflower Caipirinha?
About 19% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between an Elderflower Caipirinha and a Caipirinha?
Both use cachaca and lime. The Elderflower Caipirinha adds elderflower cordial, while the Caipirinha uses simple syrup. Both are built in the glass, but the Elderflower Caipirinha goes in a highball glass and the Caipirinha in a rocks glass. The Caipirinha is the stronger of the two.
Can I make Elderflower Caipirinhas in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz cachaca, 4¼ oz lime and 6 oz elderflower cordial in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve an Elderflower Caipirinha in?
A highball glass.