Caipirinhas

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cachaca (from a 500-ml bottle)
• 8 servings ice cubes 
• 4  limes 
• 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

• wooden spoon

Directions

1. Quarter 1 lime lengthwise, then cut each quarter in half crosswise and divide pieces between 2 (6-ounce) glasses.
2. Add 1 tablespoon sugar to each glass, then muddle lime pieces by pounding and pressing with a wooden spoon until sugar is dissolved. Fill each glass with ice and add 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) cachaça to each, stirring well. Make 6 more cocktails in same manner.