As you all may know, I create all of my caipis from natural ingredients. I use fresh fruit juice mixed with any three specific spirits that are the healthiest choices of alcoholic consumption. So with that being said, I am going to break down the most preferred caipi by consumers in the winter, the “Berries15” Caipi.
The Berries15 Caipi is a seasonal drink as it reflects the jubilance of the holidays mixed with the chilliness of the cold air. The key component of this caipi is the fresh muddled cranberries. Cranberries contain antioxidants and phytonutrients, for they contribute to maintaining long term health, if you cannot find the cranberries they can be replaced by cherries and also this drink can turn into a terrific punch bowl option drink to enjoy with friends. According to Organic Lifestyle Magazine (Cranberry Health Benefits), cranberries prevent breast, colon, prostate, and lung cancer, along with fighting urinary tract infections. Pomegranates are essential too, for Med-Health.net (Benefits of Pomegranates) states that the fruit helps build bone structure and contains potassium that helps to maintain cellular functions and balance fluid levels.
Ingredients for 1 cocktail
-1.5 oz. of Cachaca, Vodka, or Sake
-Muddled cranberries (if you are unable to find cranberries, use cherries as a substitute.)
-1 tsp of Agave nectar light
-4 oz. of Pomegranate nectar
-4 ice cubes
Muddle the fresh cranberries with the Agave nectar light, combine with the rest of the ingredients in a shaker. Shake well, pour in a glass, and garnish with cranberries.
Punch Bowl Recipe
-1/5 bottle of Cachaca, Vodka, Sake or Bourbon
– Muddled Cranberries or Cherries
-2 tbl Agave Nectar Light
-1 liter Pomegranate organic juice with no sugar added
– Ice
Muddled the cranberries or cherries with the Agave nectar light in the punch bowl using the muddler, add the other ingredients and ice and stir using a long spoon.
*Drink can be made in a nonalcoholic version too, not using the liquor and agave nectar light.*