Churrascaria Plataforma Tribeca’s classic caipirinha recipe

The refreshing caipirinha (pronunced “ky-pee-REE-nyah ) is national cocktail of Brazil, consisting traditionally of only three ingredients: cachaça, sugar, and lime. Cachaça (pronounced “ka-SHAH-suh”) is a high alcohol Brazilian spirit distilled directly from sugar cane juice. It is available unflavored and in several fruit flavors. It can be found easily in larger liquor stores, accept no substitute to stay truly authentic.

Churrascaria Plataforma Tribeca is a Brazilian Steakhouse located in the heart of midtowns theater district in NYC. Receiving rave reviews from Yelp, Churrascaria Plataforma is not only a meat lovers dream, but cherished for their authentic caipirinhas. Yelp reviewer Dan B states:

“The drink is phenomenal. I had planned on only getting 1, but 5 ended up being a more beneficial number for me.”

Ha!

Today we are pleased to bring you the restaurants original Caipirinha recipe, shared by Chef Edi Crastequine. Cheers!

The Classic Caipirinha
Chef Edi Crastequine, Churrascaria Plataforma Tribeca

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 lime
4 Tbsp of sugar
Crushed ice or ice cubes
Cachaça 4 ounces (120 cc or 1/2 cup)

Cut the lime into small cubes and place into an old-fashioned glass. Add sugar and mash with a pestle. Fill glass with ice, add cachaça, shake well and serve.