Just in time for the Rio Olympics, meet the Caipirinha, the beloved national cocktail of Brazil.

Leblon Cachaça is a popular Brazilian spirit made from sugarcane and the star ingredient of this traditional drink. The strawberries, which are not used in typical Caipirinhas, pack a sweet little punch and complement the lime perfectly.

While most of us won’t be in Rio de Janeiro watching the 2016 Games, sipping this cocktail might be the next best thing.

Ingredients

2 oz. Leblon Cachaça (Brazilian sugarcane spirit)

2 strawberries (sliced)

1 lime (cut into small chunks)

2-3 tsp (according to taste) cane sugar

Method

Place the strawberries, limes and sugar in a shaker tin and muddle briskly. Add a scoop of ice and the Cachaça. Shake vigorously and pour — do not strain — into a 12-ounce rocks glass. Top up with more ice and garnish with sliced strawberries, if desired.

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Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits.