Low-Acid Caipirinha

Ingredients: - 2 oz Cachaça - 1 oz simple syrup - 1/2 lime - 2 dashes orange bitters - Ice Instructions: 1. Cut the lime into small chunks and place them in a mixing glass. 2. Add the simple syrup and orange bitters to the mixing glass. 3. Muddle the mixture until the lime is well broken-up. 4. Add the cachaça to the mixing glass and stir well. 5. Fill a rocks glass with ice and strain the cocktail over the ice. 6. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve. This cocktail is similar to the classic Brazilian caipirinha, but with a twist. The simple syrup helps to cut the acidity of the lime, resulting in a smooth and drinkable cocktail. The addition of orange bitters adds a subtle complexity to the flavor profile, rounding out the drink and making it perfect for sipping on hot summer nights.