Non-Alcoholic
Ipanema
How to make an Ipanema - the alcohol-free Caipirinha of lime, cane sugar and ginger ale. A refreshing Brazilian mocktail without cachaça.
5 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
TumblerGlass
1Serving(s)
The Ipanema is the alcohol-free answer to the Caipirinha - fresh, fruity and with plenty of lime. Instead of cachaça, spicy ginger ale provides the fizzy base. Named after the legendary beach in Rio, it brings Brazilian summer feeling with zero alcohol.
Instructions
- Add the lime wedges and cane sugar to a tumbler.
- Muddle firmly until the juice is released.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Top up with ginger ale.
- Optionally add a splash of passion fruit juice.
- Stir and garnish with a lime wedge.
Garnish: A lime wedge
Pro tip: Press the lime wedges firmly with the muddler so the essential oil from the peel gets into the drink - this creates the typical fresh Caipi character.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Ipanema?
The Ipanema is the alcohol-free version of the Brazilian Caipirinha. Instead of cachaça, ginger ale is used, and the rest stays nearly the same.
Where does the name Ipanema come from?
The drink is named after the famous district and beach Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, a symbol of the Brazilian way of life.
Can I use ginger beer instead of ginger ale?
Yes, ginger beer makes the Ipanema spicier and hotter. Ginger ale is the milder, sweeter variant.
Ingredients
- Lime in wedges1
- Brown cane sugar2 tsp
- Ginger Ale10 cl
- Passion fruit juice (optional)2 cl
- Crushed iceas needed
