The Caipirinha -- pronounced kai-pur-EEN-yah -- is the national drink of Brazil, made from a type of earthy rum called cachaça.  It has some of the qualities of an herbaceous rum-based mojito, but also the lime and earthy funk of a margarita, made with reposado tequila.

Rather than muddling herbs, this Minnesota-fied caipirinha uses a type of Nordic gin that is infused with the flavor from pounds of fresh-cut dill.  The result is an even brighter, less citrus-forward version of Brazil's pride. 

Recipe:

• 2 oz Gamle Ode Dill Aquavit
• Simple syrup
• ½ lime, cut again into quarters
• 1 eyedropper Bittercube Orange Bitters
• Sprig of fresh dill

Instructions:

Add Aquavit, simple syrup, and lime to a shaker tin; muddle ingredients briefly. Give an extended shake over ice, breaking ice down into tiny pieces.  Pour into a lowball glass, and garnish with fresh dill. 

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