I am always experimenting and thought that since it’s berry season, I would put a little twist on this traditional beverage. I was thinking that something between a Mojito and a  Caipirinha would be just about perfect and thus the Strawberry Mint Caipirinha was born.

In my typical style, this recipe is a variation on the traditional caipirinha which is made with lime, sugar and Brazilian Cachaca. I still use Cachaca but the strawberry and mint really take this drink to the next level!

Ok, so here is everything you need to prepare this summer crowd pleaser.

You can begin by chopping the mint and strawberries. Leave a couple nice slices on the side as a garnish. Then move to crushing the ice by whatever method you feel is best. If you have a crushed ice dispenser on your refrigerator that works just fine. Just to show a little effort, I did it the old fashion way with a mortar and pestle.

Once you have your ingredients ready to go, you can begin the muddling of the sugar, strawberry and mint. After that, take the muddled mixture and all remaining ingredients, put them into a cocktail shaker, and shake well. This will allow you to get a little exercise before you begin your party. Pour the mixture into a glass and sit back and relax!

I hope you enjoy this delicious drink and that it makes your summer just a little brighter.

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Strawberry Mint Caipirinha

Course Drinks

Cuisine Brazilian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 Cocktails

Author My Global Cuisine

Ingredients

• 1 Cup of Fresh Strawberries cut into small cubes and strawberry slices for garnish
• 8 Fresh Mint leaves chopped
• 1-2 tablespoons of superfine sugar Depending on sweetness of strawberries
• 2 oz Cachaca or Vodka
• 1 Cup crushed Ice

Instructions

• With a mortar and pestle, muddle the sugar, 2 lime leaves, and some of the strawberries together. Muddle enough strawberries to release their juice into the sugar leaving some of the strawberries pieces aside to add later.
• Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice. Pour in the muddled mixture, remaining strawberries, mint and the cachaca and shake well. Garnish the glasses with the strawberry slices and serve.
• Enjoy!

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I am not a health food blogger, but I thought since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, at least according to the experts, that it would be worthwhile doing a post about this delicious Brazilian Power Smoothie and talk about it health benefits.

For starters, yogurt. Yogurt eaters will get a dose of animal protein (about 9 grams per 6-ounce serving), plus several other nutrients found in dairy foods, like calcium, vitamin B-2, vitamin 12, potassium and magnesium. The Strawberries are packed with antioxidants also contain many other numerous nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that contribute to overall health including folate, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, and magnesium. They are also extremely high in Vitamin C.

Kiwi contains antioxidants and is a great post-workout snack as it contains more potassium than a banana and more vitamin C than an orange. It is a good source of fiber and studies have shown that eating two kiwis one hour before bedtime can help you fall sleep more quickly. Bananas contain several essential nutrients, and have benefits for digestion, heart health and weight loss. They contain potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Manganese and fiber. Honey contains flavonoids and antioxidants which help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease. It also helps to reduce cough and throat irritation.

Last but not least, Oats. Oats are an excellent source of Manganese and Molybdenum. They are also a very good source of phosphorus,  copper, biotin, Vitamin B1, magnesium, dietary fiber, chromium, zinc and protein. This delicious Brazilian Power Smoothie is packed with all of these ingredients which makes this smoothie a super food, and I couldn’t think of a better way to start the day. Enjoy!

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Power Smoothie

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Brazilian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 -2 servings

Author My Global Cuisine

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup plain yogurt
• 5 ripe strawberries
• 1 ripe kiwi peeled
• 1 ripe banana peeled
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 teaspoons of honey
• 1 tablespoon of oats optional
• 1 cup of ice

Instructions

• In a blender, combine the yogurt, strawberries, kiwi, banana, orange juice, honey, oats, and ice.
• Blend until smooth. Taste and add more honey or ice, if necessary.
• Enjoy!

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