1. Prepare the Ingredients:

• Wash the lime and cut it into 8 wedges.
• Place lime wedges in a sturdy glass.

2. Muddle:

• Add sugar to the glass with lime wedges.
• Gently muddle the lime and sugar to release juice and essential oils—avoid pressing too hard to prevent bitterness.

3. Add Cachaça:

• Pour 2 ounces (60 ml) of Cachaça into the glass.

4. Stir and Serve:

• Stir the mixture well to dissolve the sugar.
• Add ice cubes if desired.
• Garnish with a lime wheel or mint sprig for extra flair.

For Fruit Variations:

• Muddle fruit with lime and sugar before adding Cachaça.
• Follow the same steps as above.

For Mocktail:

• Muddle lime and sugar.
• Top with sparkling water or soda instead of Cachaça.