From the beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the sidewalks of Sao Paulo, the most popular cocktail in Brazil is the caipirinha. As with most cocktails, its origin story is a bit muddled, though many believe that a version of it was first used as medicine during the Spanish Flu.

The main ingredient in the cocktail is cachaca, a Brazilian spirit distilled from fermented sugarcane juice. There are just two other ingredients in the cocktail — sugar and fresh lime juice — making for a fresh and simple drink. For a more modern and tart take, add passionfruit.

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