Christmas Caipirinhas
Recipe By :Bruce Aidells
Serving Size : 10
4 large limes -- Peel of (green part only, removed with vegetable peeler in 2-inch-long strips)
1 cup fresh lime juice
8 1/4-inch thick slices fresh ginger -- peeled
1/4 cup sugar
30 large fresh mint leaves -- plus
10 fresh mint sprigs -- for garnish
1 cup rum -- Brazilian (such as cachaca)
3 cups ice cubes -- plus additional for serving
5 cups ginger beer -- or ginger ale
Combine lime peel, lime juice, ginger, sugar, and 30 mint leaves in mortar or medium bowl. Using pestle, muddler, or handle of wooden spoon, crush lime peel, ginger, and mint leaves together. Transfer mixture to large pitcher. Stir in rum. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Add 3 cups ice cubes to lime mixture in pitcher and stir to blend. Stir in ginger beer. Fill 10 cocktail glasses with ice cubes. Strain or pour cocktail mixture into prepared glasses. Garnish each drink with mint sprig.
Source:
"Bon Appétit | December 2008"
Recipe By :Bruce Aidells
Serving Size : 10
4 large limes -- Peel of (green part only, removed with vegetable peeler in 2-inch-long strips)
1 cup fresh lime juice
8 1/4-inch thick slices fresh ginger -- peeled
1/4 cup sugar
30 large fresh mint leaves -- plus
10 fresh mint sprigs -- for garnish
1 cup rum -- Brazilian (such as cachaca)
3 cups ice cubes -- plus additional for serving
5 cups ginger beer -- or ginger ale
Combine lime peel, lime juice, ginger, sugar, and 30 mint leaves in mortar or medium bowl. Using pestle, muddler, or handle of wooden spoon, crush lime peel, ginger, and mint leaves together. Transfer mixture to large pitcher. Stir in rum. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Add 3 cups ice cubes to lime mixture in pitcher and stir to blend. Stir in ginger beer. Fill 10 cocktail glasses with ice cubes. Strain or pour cocktail mixture into prepared glasses. Garnish each drink with mint sprig.
Source:
"Bon Appétit | December 2008"