Caipiroska

Also known as a Caipivodka, the Caipiroska is a popular South American cocktail, and a twist on a Caipirinha (Brazil’s national cocktail)made with vodka instead of the Brazilian spirit, cachaça.

Built directly in the glass, the Caipiroska is made by muddling lime wedges in a rocks glass, then adding simple syrup, and vodka, before topping with crushed ice. It’s a perfect summer drink!

A Caipiroska bursts with lively, tangy brightness from fresh lime, sweetened by by simple syrup held down by the smoothness of vodka.

The trinity of vodka, lime juice and simple syrup is behind some of the world’s most beloved cocktails, and the Caipiroska is no exception.

The Caipiroska is a Brazilian cocktail that dates back to the 1980s, emerging as a popular alternative to the traditional Caipirinha by substituting vodka for cachaça.

This variation gained popularity as international vodka brands entered the South American market in the 80s, appealing to those who preferred a more neutral flavor.

• Muddle well
  Using a muddler, gently press and twist lime wedges to release the juice and oils without getting the bitterness from the pith.
• Make your own simple syrup
  With a drink as easy to make as the Caipiroska and with so few ingredients, the quality of your ingredients is paramount. Make your own simple syrup, which takes just 2 minutes.
• Chill your glass first
  The difference between an OK drink and a great way is all about the details. Pre-chill your rocks glass by placing it in the freezer for approximately 30 minutes beforehand.
• Crushed ice, not ice cubes
  Crushed ice in a Caipiroska chills the drink quickly and evenly, allowing the lime and vodka flavors to meld beautifully, creating a perfect sipping experience.

• With flavored vodka
  Simply swap original Absolut Vodka for any Absolut flavored vodka and you’ve got a whole new Caipiroska!If you want more lime flavor in your Caipiroska, use Absolut Lime. Use Absolut Raspberri for a raspberry-flavored Caipiroska or Absolut Mango for a mango-flavored Caipiroska. The possibilties are endlesss! What’s your flavor?
• Rasprioska
  The Raspiroska is similar to the original Caipiroska but uses rapsberry-flavored vodka and muddles fresh raspberries together with lime juice.”You’ve got the elevated flavor of raspberry with those real fresh raspberries in there. You’ve got the sublime flavor of Absolut Raspberri. Everything’s blended together to give you a very raspberry-forward drink,” shares Ricardo ‘Rico’ Dynan, Bartender and Absolut Global Ambassador.

  Sweet, tangy and bursting with raspberry flavor, check out the recipe for a Raspiroska. Or watch Rico and Hedda Bruce (General Manager at award-winning Swedish bar, Tjoget) make a Raspiroska.

• Strawberry Caipiroska
  Follow the recipe for the Caipiroska but muddle 3-4 fresh strawberries together with lime and simple syrup to create a deliciously sweet Strawberry Caipiroska.
• Passion Fruit Caipiroska
  A personal favorite, add the pulp of one ripe passion fruit, follow the recipe on this page and you’ve got a Passion Fruit Caipiroska. Trust us, the tanginess of passion fruit works wonderfully with zesty lime.

• The Caipiroska is best served in a rocks glass or old fashioned glass, as these provide ample space for the crushed ice and have a sturdy base for muddling.

• In addition to the muddled fresh lime quarters at the bottom, garnish your Caipiroska with a lime wedge placed on top of the crushed ice.

• To introduce a herbal element, garnish with a sprig of mint or basil leaves, which add a new layer of aroma to the drink.

• If you’re using flavored vodka (see the Variations section above), customize your Caipiroska by muddling and garnishing with fruits that complement the vodka’s flavor. For instance, with mango-flavored vodka, muddle fresh mango chunks and garnish with a mango wedge.