Name: Guava Caipirinha (Brazilian Guava Cocktail Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 Fresh Lime; 1 tablespoon White Sugar (see notes); 3 ounces Cachaça Liquor (see notes); 4 oz Guava Nectar Reduction (recipe below) or Guava Puree.

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If you're searching for a refreshing, tropical twist on a classic cocktail, this Guava Caipirinha (Brazilian Guava Cocktail Recipe) is your new favorite! With just a few ingredients, including a homemade guava nectar reduction.

This cold guava caipirinha cocktail is easy to make, deliciously unique, and perfect for any occasion. It's an ideal addition to your collection of cocktail recipes that will make your guests feel like they've traveled to a sunny beach in Brazil!

My first sip of Guava Caipirinha was on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro 10 years ago. Yes! The same Ipanema from the famous song! I fell in love with Caipirinhas then. It literally was love at first sight, LOL! ❤️😆

The Brazilian Pink Guava Juice in that Caipirinha was unforgettable – rich, sweet, and fruity. To recreate that experience at home, I've used a simple guava nectar reduction to intensify the guava flavor, so I can confidently say every sip transports you back to Brazil. Trust me, this recipe is as close as it gets to sipping cocktails by the shore!

And while you are here. Try this Passion Fruit Caipirinha recipe (yes, another love at first sight in Rio!) 😎🤤

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🍽 Equipment

To make this easy cocktail, I use a saucepan to make the guava nectar reduction. A highball glass to make the drink and keep it simple. But you can use a Cocktail Shaker if you feel fancy. And a muddler (or a wooden spoon will do the trick).

📝Ingredients and Substitutions

Only four ingredients are needed for this delightful Brazilian cocktail.

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Ingredient notes

Limes – Fresh lime is vital to the classic Caipirinha flavor.
White Sugar – Granulated sugar is typical for Caipirinhas. While some might suggest simple syrup, traditional recipes get their zest by muddling lime and sugar to release the lime juice.
Cachaça Liquor — Cachaça is a Brazilian spirit made from sugar cane, like rum. I use Leblon Cachaça but feel free to use your favorite brand.
Homemade Guava Nectar Reduction – This is it, the most flavorful part of the cocktail. You can also use Guava Puree, but the homemade reduction adds a fantastic, concentrated flavor.

🍹How to Make Guava Caipirinha

Here are the simple and easy steps you need to know to make this fantastic Guava Caipirinha.

STEP 1: MAKE THE GUAVA NECTAR REDUCTION

Guava juice ingredient for Guava Caipirinha cocktail

I use Jumex store-bought guava nectar because it's more widely available, but any brand will work well.

Guava juice in saucepan for guava reduction for guava Caipirinha cocktail

Pour guava nectar into a small saucepan.

cooking guava reduction for guava Caipirinha cocktail

Simmer over medium heat until it reduces by half (about 10-15 minutes)

guava reduction in glass for guava Caipirinha cocktail

Step 4: This Guava Nectar reduction is perfect for this Caipirinha and many other drinks like Guava Mojitos or a Fruit Smoothie. This simple trick gives the drink a delightful, intense guava flavor!

STEP 2: PREPARE THE COCKTAIL

Step 1: Begin by cutting the lime lengthwise into 2 pieces, then cut again in half. As shown in the photo, you'll end up with 4 longitudinal quarter pieces. Trim off the white membrane separating the sections. Cut crosswise into 8 pieces and place them in your serving glass.

Step 2: Add the sugar, then use a muddler to press down on the lime and sugar.

muddling limes with sugar in glass for guava Caipirinha

Step 3: This releases the lime juice and mixes it with the sugar, creating a balanced, tangy-sweet base.

mixing guava caipirinha ingredients in glass

Step 4: Add the homemade guava nectar reduction and Cachaça, then fill the glass with ice. Stir everything together with a cocktail spoon. Take a sip and let this tropical cocktail take you straight to the beaches of Brazil!

Storage

Store leftover Guava Nectar Reduction in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

And there you have it – a fantastic Guava Caipirinha. This Brazilian Guava Cocktail recipe is simple to make, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to become one of your favorite cocktail recipes!

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Guava Caipirinha (Brazilian Guava Cocktail Recipe)

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Author: Juyali (ju-ja-lee)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
Category: Drinks
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Brazilian

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Description

A tropical twist on a classic, this Guava Caipirinha combines fresh lime, cachaça, and sweet guava nectar for a refreshing Brazilian cocktail that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!

Equipment: Saucepan to make the guava nectar reduction. A highball glass, and a muddler.

Ingredients

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1 Fresh Lime
1 tablespoon White Sugar (see notes)
3 ounces Cachaça Liquor (see notes)
4 oz Guava Nectar Reduction (recipe below) or Guava Puree.

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Instructions

STEP 1: MAKE THE GUAVA NECTAR REDUCTION

Pour 2 Cups of Guava Nectar into a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until it reduces by half (about 10-15 minutes). Let it cool down.
For every 8-oz cup of Guava Nectar, you get approximately 1/2 cup (4 ounces) of Guava reduction or the equivalenrt to One-Caipirinha cocktail. This recipe uses 2-cups of Guava Nectar, so you get Two-Caipirinhas. Refrigerate any leftover nectar.

STEP 2: PREPARE THE COCKTAIL

Begin by cutting the lime lengthwise into 2 pieces, then cut again in half. As shown in the photo, you'll end up with 4 longitudinal quarter pieces. Trim off the white membrane separating the sections. Cut crosswise into 8 pieces and place them in your serving glass.
Add the sugar, then use a muddler to press down on the lime and sugar. This releases the lime juice and mixes it with the sugar, creating a balanced, tangy-sweet base.
Add the homemade guava nectar reduction and Cachaça, then fill the glass with ice. Stir everything together with a cocktail spoon. Take a sip and let this tropical cocktail take you straight to the beaches of Brazil!

Notes

Fresh lime is vital to the classic Caipirinha flavor. Store bought lime juice is not recommended.

Granulated sugar is typical for Caipirinhas. While some might suggest using simple syrup, traditional recipes get their zest by muddling lime and sugar.

Cachaça is a Brazilian spirit made from sugar cane, like rum. I use Leblon Cachaça but feel free to use your favorite brand.

Here is another Passion Fruit Caipirinha Recipe you may like!

Guava Caipirinha (Brazilian Guava Cocktail Recipe)

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