If you’re in the mood for something fresh, fruity, and a little fizzy, this raspberry caipirinha drink recipe is calling your name. It blends the bold, lime-forward base of Brazil’s national cocktail with sweet raspberries and a splash of sparkling rosé for a vibrant, celebratory twist.
Why You’ll Love This
Look, I don’t know if you have been to Brazil, but I felt it was high time we discuss the best thing to come out of Brazil besides Caetano Veloso – the caipirinha. Yes, the original caipirinha drink recipe is a delicious mash of limes and cane sugar.
Here I thought I would add a brunch-appropriate twist, with this Sparkling Raspberry Caipirinha — it’s tart, sweet raspberries so that it can pair perfectly with another of my favorite Brazilian things, this Brazilian French Toast.
This caipirinha drink recipe is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and bubbly—it’s refreshing without being too sweet and just boozy enough to keep things fun. The muddled raspberries add a burst of summer flavor, while the brut rosé brings a festive sparkle. Plus, it’s super simple to make and doesn’t require any fancy equipment.
What Is In a Caipirinha?
A classic caipirinha drink recipe is made with just three ingredients: cachaça (a Brazilian spirit distilled from sugarcane juice), fresh lime, and sugar. The ingredients are muddled together to release the lime’s oils and juice, creating a bright, bold base. It’s traditionally served over ice, making it a simple yet flavorful cocktail that’s equal parts refreshing and potent. This raspberry version keeps the essence of the original while adding layers of fruit and fizz.
Recipe Ingredients
To make this refreshing caipirinha drink recipe, you’ll need:
- Ripe raspberries – For a sweet, fruity base.
- Unrefined cane sugar – Enhances the natural sweetness of the berries and lime.
- Lime – Adds bright, citrusy acidity.
- Cachaça – The essential sugarcane-based spirit that defines a caipirinha.
- Ice – To chill and slightly dilute for the perfect sip.
- Chilled brut rosé sparkling wine – Adds effervescence and elegance.
How to Make This Caipirinha Drink Recipe
In a lowball glass, muddle the raspberries, lime, and sugar until everything is well smashed and juicy. Stir in the cachaça until the sugar dissolves, then add ice. Top off this caipirinha drink recipe with brut rosé, give it a gentle stir, and serve immediately.
What to Serve With This
This caipirinha drink recipe is perfect for pairing with salty snacks like marcona almonds, maple walnuts, pickled shrimp, Green Goddess dip, or tropical-inspired small plates like ceviche or fried plantains. It also makes a stunning signature drink for brunches, garden parties, or summer barbecues. Garnish with a few extra raspberries or a lime wheel if you’re feeling fancy!
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Sparkling Raspberry Caipirinha Drink Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ripe raspberries
- 1 1/4 teaspoons unrefined cane sugar
- 1/4 medium lime halved
- 1 ounce cachaça
- Ice
- 2 ounces chilled brut rosé sparkling wine
Instructions
- Combine raspberries, sugar, and lime in a rocks (lowball) cocktail glass and muddle until the raspberries are totally smashed. Add the cachaça and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add a few ice cubes then top with a few ounces of chilled brut rosé sparkling wine. Stir and serve immediately.
