serves
1
prep
5 minutes
difficulty
Easy
serves
1
people
preparation
5
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- 5-6 lime chunks
- 1 white sugar cube
- 60 ml (2 oz) cachaça
- 22 ml (¾ oz) simple syrup (see Note)
Instructions
- Muddle fruit and sugar syrup in a shaker, then add remaining ingredients and cracked ice. Shake briefly and empty into a frozen double rocks glass.
Note
To make simple syrup, combine one part caster sugar and one part hot water (i.e. same weight of each). Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
This is an edited extract from The Madrusan Cocktail Companion by Michael and Zara Madrusan, photography by Mark Roper. Murdoch Books RRP $69.99.
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
