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cai·pir·in·ha

(kī′pə-rē′nyə)

A Brazilian cocktail typically made of cachaca, crushed limes, and sugar.

[Brazilian Portuguese, from diminutive of caipira, bumpkin, hick, perhaps from alteration (influenced by curupira, a kind of demon or guardian spirit of the wilderness in Tupí myth and Brazilian folklore) of caipora, demon or guardian spirit of the wilderness somewhat similar to the curupira, from Tupí kaapora : kaa, scrubland + -pora, inhabitant.]

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caïpirinha

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The drink Caipirinha is the national cocktail of which South American country?

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For instance, there's the Strawberry Hibiscus Caipirinha (silver cachaca with hibiscus syrup, strawberries and lime), the Mango Habanero Caipirinha (silver cachaca, limes, mango, habanero peppers) and the Coconut Creme Caipirinha (silver cachaca, Mount Gay Black Barrel rum, Coco Lopez and lime).

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Party animal Debbie was hosting a fancy dress bash at an estate in Rio - laying on extra champers and Caipirinha cocktails.

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Starting with aperitifs in the cocktail bar, the lucky winner and friends will be able to choose from specials such as the fruitily fabulous Pear Drop Caipirinha or the smouldering Smoking Plums, perfect for autumn evenings in the capital.

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The limited edition Caju & Lime collection is inspired by Brazil's signature cocktail, the Caipirinha, to celebrate the World Cup host.