Summer Berry Caipirinha

Deliciously fruity and subtly alcoholic this is a lovely cooling cocktail. Other seasonal berries such as strawberries, redcurrants and blackcurrants can be swapped for the raspberries and blackberries.

Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Image
Caipiroska
Servings
4
  • 95g Fairtrade Golden Caster
  • 95g Tate & Lyle Golden Caster Sugar
  • 100ml Water
  • 110g Raspberries
  • 110g Blackberries
  • Crushed Ice
  • 120ml Lime Juice (about 5 limes)
  • 275ml White Rum
  • A Few Sprigs of Mint
  • 1 Lime (cut into 4 wedges)
Instructions
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
  1. Make the sugar syrup first by combining the Tate & Lyle Golden Caster Sugar and water together in a pan over a low heat. Stir to dissolve for 2-3 minutes then bring to the boil and boil for 1-2 minutes. Leave to cool. 
  2. Combine the raspberries and blackberries in a pestle and mortar and lightly crush them or put them in a small bowl and use the back of a wooden spoon instead.
  3. Fill 4 tumblers with crushed ice, pour over the sugar syrup, then add the crushed fruits, followed by the lime juice and rum. Stir to combine, then decorate with a mint sprig and serve with lime wedges.
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