Pineapple and Lime Batida
A refreshing Brazilian cocktail made with fresh pineapple, lime, and cachaça, the Pineapple and Lime Batida is a perfect blend of tropical flavors that invigorates the palate.
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring Jigger
- Chilled glass
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cachaça
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 oz Fresh Pineapple, chopped
- 1 oz Simple Syrup (1:1 ratio of sugar to water)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the fresh pineapple, lime juice, cachaça, and simple syrup.
- Add a handful of ice cubes to the blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and frothy, ensuring the pineapple is fully puréed.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness with more simple syrup if desired.
- Pour the mixture into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or a small pineapple slice, if desired.
Notes
For a frozen version, use frozen pineapple instead of fresh and blend until slushy. Adjust the amount of simple syrup based on the sweetness of the pineapple used.