Caipirissima

Brazil's national drink is called the caipirinha. It is made with cachaça (sugarcane alcohol), limes, sugar, and ice. It's a great drink for a warm summer's day, but be careful, it packs a definite punch http://www.cookbrazil.com/caipirinha.htm. Caipirissima, more than just a drink, is a Brazilian state of mind.