Ipamena

The Ipanema is a refreshing cocktail that captures the vibrant spirit of Brazil, combining muddled lime and sugar with a base of cachaça, a traditional Brazilian spirit made from sugarcane. Served over ice, it is often garnished with fresh mint or fruit, making it a perfect drink for warm weather or festive occasions. Its sweet and tangy flavors evoke the lively atmosphere of Rio's famous beaches.

Ingredients

• 
  Lime½
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  Brown sugar2 tsp
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  Passion fruit juice4 cl
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  Ginger aletop up with
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  Icefill

Instructions

Cut half a lime into pieces, place in a shaker, add the sugar and crush. Measure the passion fruit juice, add it to the shaker and fill up with ice cubes. Close the shaker and shake vigorously. Pour the liquid into a glass, top up with ginger ale, stir with a teaspoon and then garnish the rim of the glass with a slice of lime