Christmas Caipirinhas

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
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Christmas Caipirinhas
45 min.
10
136kcal

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Get ready to elevate your holiday festivities with a delightful twist on a classic cocktail: Christmas Caipirinhas! This refreshing drink is perfect for anyone looking to infuse their celebrations with a touch of flavorful fun while catering to various dietary preferences. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or simply watching your dietary intake, this drink has something special for everyone.

Imagine the invigorating taste of fresh lime juice combined with the warm, spicy notes of ginger and an aromatic touch of mint. Our Christmas Caipirinhas bring together the zesty brightness of limes, the soothing essence of ginger, and the refreshing qualities of mint, turning every sip into a festive cheer. Not only is this drink low in calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence at just 136 kcal per serving, but it is also quick to prepare, needing only about 45 minutes before it's ready to impress your guests.

Perfect for serving alongside antipasti, as a starter, or simply as a tantalizing snack, these cocktails transform any gathering into a memorable experience. So gather your friends and family, mix up a batch of these vibrant Caipirinhas, and toast to the joy of the holiday season! With a beautiful garnish of mint and the festive spirit of ginger ale, your Christmas celebration will surely be filled with laughter and cheer.

Ingredients

  • 8.3 inch ginger fresh peeled
  • cups prepare as 
  • cups ice cubes for serving
  • cup juice of lime fresh
  •  lime green with vegetable peeler in 2-inch-long strips)
  • 30 large mint leaves fresh for garnish
  • cup rum (such as cachaça)
  • 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. Combine lime peel, lime juice, ginger,sugar, and 30 mint leaves in mortar ormedium bowl. Using pestle, muddler,or handle of wooden spoon, crush limepeel, ginger, and mint leaves together.
  2. Transfer mixture to large pitcher. Stir inrum. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hoursahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  3. Add 3 cups ice cubes to lime mixturein pitcher and stir to blend. Stir in gingerbeer. Fill 10 cocktail glasses with icecubes. Strain or pour cocktail mixtureinto prepared glasses.
  4. Garnish eachdrink with mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts

Calories136kcal
Protein2.25%
Fat1.58%
Carbs96.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.51
Glycemic Load
10.8
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.5852173864841%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.46mg
Hesperetin
14mg
Naringenin
1mg
Apigenin
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.38mg
Quercetin
0.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:135.62kcal
6.78%
Fat:0.16g
0.24%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.17%
Carbohydrates:21.64g
7.21%
Net Carbohydrates:20.44g
7.43%
Sugar:16.45g
18.28%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:14.8mg
0.64%
Alcohol:8.02g
100%
Alcohol %:3.66%
100%
Protein:0.51g
1.01%
Vitamin C:16.3mg
19.76%
Fiber:1.2g
4.81%
Copper:0.08mg
4.24%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.74%
Iron:0.59mg
3.3%
Vitamin A:152.94IU
3.06%
Potassium:98.45mg
2.81%
Calcium:26.17mg
2.62%
Magnesium:10.32mg
2.58%
Folate:8.62µg
2.15%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.7%
Phosphorus:13.33mg
1.33%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.3%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.23%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.19%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.1%
Source:Epicurious