caipirinha

Definition

A traditional Brazilian alcoholic drink prepared with cachaça, lime juice, sugar, and ice.

Etymology

Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese caipirinha (literally “little hillbilly”).

Example Sentences

• "They thought of, I don’t know, monkeys and caipirinhas and samba.”"
• "Oh, no! Oh, no! Aunt Hoda got into the caipirinha supply. Everybody, watch yourself, she gets grabby."
• "The caipirinha isn’t too far removed from its warm-weather drinking buddies, the margarita and daiquiri."