caipirinha.

Greetings! It's been so fun to see these summer treats filter in, don't you agree? Today's post comes from Julie at Julip Made--and I know you're going to love her and this perfectly yummy post! Enjoy! xoxo {av}

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Hi Long Distance Loving readers, Julie from Julip Made here! When I think summer refreshments, I immediately think of one cocktail... the caipirinha. The caipirinha is a Brazilian cocktail made using cachaça, a liquor made from fermented sugar cane juice. The drink itself is simple using only cachaça, muddle limes, and sugar. I add in some club soda to make the drink last and to make it even more refreshing. It really pairs well with what I think is the most important concept of summer entertaining... simplicity. Whip up a pitcher of these, throw something on the grill, and invite some friends over for a casual, fun, night to remember.

Julip Made

See below for my idea of the perfect backyard bbq to pair with the caipirinha.

1.Bubbled beverage dispenser 2. Vintage badminton racket 3. Marais throw 4. Iron & twine hurricane 5. Outdoor umbrella 6. Olive wood paddle board 7. 19.6 weck jars 8. Batik salad toss 9. BBQ grill.

Thanks again {av} for asking me to participate and I hope this has inspired you to make your own caipirinhas!  For many more cocktail, entertaining, and food ideas hope on over and visit me here!