Cherry Caipirissima

Recipe from Meaghan Dorman

Adapted by Robert Willey

Cherry Caipirissima
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
Total Time
5 minutes
Rating
5(182)
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This simple four-ingredient cocktail is made by muddling a handful of fresh, sweet cherries, lime and simple syrup and topping it with a few splashes of rum. It's a perfect midsummer's night cocktail. If you don't have cherries on hand, strawberries or blueberries work too. —Robert Willey

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink
  • ¾ounce simple syrup
  • 3cherries, pitted and halved
  • ½a lime, cut into quarters
  • 2ounces white rum
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

213 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 23 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 19 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 14 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a cocktail shaker, press and mix the simple syrup, cherries and lime quarters with a muddler or wooden spoon. Add the rum and 6 ice cubes. Shake hard and pour everything into a rocks glass.

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Meredith

A good balance of sweet and not, very refreshing. It's also good with gin or dark rum and topped off with club soda if you'd like something to sip in larger quantities.

The Hipster

To be authentic use Cachaca (Brazilian rum). Delish.

Brandon J. Li

This was wonderful as is but we also tried making it with strawberries and then pomegranate with equally delicious results. All 3 were very refreshing, with a nice balance of flavors and not overly sweet. We highly recommend this recipe.

saul

definitely use Cachaza - it is delicious!

Mary

Good customizable cocktail! Made this at a party, swapped out the white rum for dark rum and it was really good. Also tried it with mezcal and gin (not at the same time) and it was really nice as well, I actually preferred it with gin!

Rumrita

These were great! Used Melissa Clark’s Maraschino Cherries, and added some club soda. Will definitely make again!

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Credits

Adapted from Meaghan Dorman, Raines Law Room, Manhattan

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