caipirinha

noun

cai·​pi·​ri·​nha ˌkī-pə-ˈrēn-yə How to pronounce caipirinha (audio)
: a cocktail consisting of lime, sugar, and rum

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This is a Bazaar restaurant, so of course there will also be theatrical drinks like a nitro caipirinha that’s frozen tableside. Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Much like the classic daiquiri—which is also based on a sugarcane spirit (rum), sugar, and lime—the caipirinha welcomes tinkering and variation through the use of additional flavors and fruits. Shannon Mustipher, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025 One of my favorite evenings was watching the sunset with a caipirinha in hand at Antique Bistrô, a former mansion with a patio with panoramic bay views. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2024 North Americans typically get their first taste of a caipirinha at a churrascaria – a Brazilian steakhouse. Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for caipirinha

Word History

Etymology

Brazilian Portuguese, from caipira backwoodsman, rustic

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caipirinha was in 1973

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“Caipirinha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caipirinha. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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