Beer caipirinha: see how to make it step by step
The beer caipirinha is a very different and exotic variation from the ones we are used to, in this case made with fruit.
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The combination of beer chilled with lemon and sugar it creates a light drink perfect for hot summer days.
This mix can also be known as “dirty beer”, and for those who don’t want to miss out on the best of both worlds, this is the drink you’ve been looking for.
Let's learn more about this unusual and delicious recipe!
Beer Caipirinha Recipe
This beer caipirinha recipe is ideal for drinking on hot days, at Carnival, at the pool or at the beach.
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Let's see what its ingredients are:
- 1 lemon;
- 1 beer;
- ice to taste;
- 60 ml of alcohol, can be vodka, rum or tequila;
- 2 tablespoons of sugar.
To prepare your dirty beer, or beer caipirinha, start by washing the lemon and cutting it into 4 parts, then remove the white part.
Place the lemon parts in 2 glasses, then two in each glass, add the sugar and with a pestle start to crush.
Once it is well mashed and the lemon juice has come out and mixed with the sugar, it is time to add the beer, alcohol and ice, mix well and serve.
Very easy and practical, don't you think?
Remember that this recipe is for an alcoholic beverage and should be consumed in moderation. Both the amount of beer and the amount of spirit can and should be adjusted according to your personal preferences.
Where did the dirty beer come from?
In fact, it's not just the beer caipirinha that is called dirty beer, it's any mixture made with beer.
Although the name may not be very inviting, these mixtures certainly are! And they are not only made in Brazil, they can be found in the United States, Germany and other locations.
In Brazil, the mixture is usually made with caipirinha, but it can be made with Coca-Cola, Fanta, tomato juice and lemonade. But cerva lada can be made with guarana or lemon soda.
There are several options and how you prepare everything will depend on your personal taste and how adventurous you want to be with your drink.
Another well-known concoction in the world is the Michelada, popular in Mexico. The drink consists of beer, lime juice and hot sauce, quite peculiar, right?
In Germany, it is popular to Radler, a mixture of beer and lemonade or soda, seems like an interesting mix for hot days.
Prepare a dirty beer or beer caipirinha for your friends and family, wait for their reactions, you never know if they will be good or not. But despite being unusual, it is good to try new drinks that may become your favorite!
Remembering that the variations we brought here vary according to regions and countries, being different in variations and preparations.
They are usually different in cultural and geographical context, how about trying all the available options and finding your favorite?