This Guava Caipirinha is a bright, tropical cocktail made with fresh lime, cachaca and guava nectar. It comes together in just 5 minutes and is so refreshing. It’s perfect for summer parties, happy hour or when you want an easy cocktail with fruity flavor.

If you love tropical cocktails, you’ll also enjoy my Passion Fruit Caipirinha (Caipirinha de Maracuja), Guava Lemonade Margarita and Lychee Guava Mezcal Cocktail.

Guava Caipirinha cocktail with lime, fresh mint, dried citrus, and edible flower garnish.

Quick Look: Brazilian Guava Cocktail (Guava Caipirinha) 

  • ⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • ⏳ Total Time: 5 minutes
  • 🍽️ Servings: 1
  • 🍊 Flavor Profile: Citrusy, tropical, lightly sweet and refreshing
  • 👌 Difficulty: Easy, perfect for summer entertaining and casual cocktail parties

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I loved trying different caipirinhas during my travels to Brazil and guava was one of my favorites. The combination of tart lime, grassy cachaca and sweet guava nectar is incredibly fresh and just screams tropical!

A classic caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail, typically made with lime, sugar and cachaca which is a Brazilian spirit distilled from fresh sugarcane juice. This Guava Caipirinha version adds a juicy flavor  that goes so well with the citrus and cane spirit.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Speedy & easy: Made straight in the glass with just a few simple ingredients.
  • Fresh tropical flavor: Guava nectar adds lush fruit flavor. 
  • Well balanced: I love that the tart lime keeps this Guava Caipirinha refreshing and not too sweet.
  • Pretty for a party: Think mint, edible flowers and dehydrated lime; such a vibe!

Key Ingredients

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  • Cachaca: A Brazilian sugarcane spirit with a grassy, lightly funky flavor that makes caipirinhas so unique.
  • Guava nectar: I prefer 100% juice and used Open Nature.
  • Fresh lime: It gets muddled right in the glass to release juice and citrus oils from the peel.
  • Sugar: I just use a little to balance the tart lime.
Two glasses of Guava Caipirinha cocktail with lime, fresh mint, dried citrus, and edible flower garnish.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Swap the cachaca: Try vodka for a Caipiroska.
  • Switch the fruit: Passion fruit makes the perfect Passion Fruit Caipirinha (Caipirinha de Maracuja) or you can try mango or lychee.
  • Add herbs: Mint or basil adds freshness and depth.
  • Turn up the citrus: Add an extra squeeze of lime for a brighter finish.
  • Make it sparkling: Top with sparkling water for a lighter, spritzier cocktail.

How to Make Brazilian Guava Cocktail (Guava Caipirinha) 

Step 1: Add lime wedges and sugar to a sturdy cocktail glass. Muddle firmly to release the lime juice and help dissolve the sugar.

Step 2: Fill the glass with ice. Add cachaca and guava nectar, then stir to combine and chill.

Step 3: Garnish with mint, dehydrated lime and edible flowers if desired.

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this GUAVA CAIPIRINHA takes me back to my time in Brazil a few years ago! I love trying this classic drink with different fruits, and this guava version might just be one of my new faves GUAVA CAIPIRINHA ◻️ 1 small lime, washed and cut into wedges ◻️ 2 tsp sugar ◻️ 2 oz cachaça ◻️ 1 oz guava nectar ◻️ Mint, dehydrated lime and edible flowers, for garnish 1. To a cocktail glass, add lime wedges and sugar. Muddle firmly to release juices from the lime and dissolve the sugar. 2. Fill the glass with ice. Add cachaça and guava nectar and stir to combine and dilute. 3. If desired, garnish with mint, dehydrated lime and edible flowers.

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Carolyn’s Tips for Making a Guava Caipirinha 

  • Go for juicy limes: Smooth-skinned limes usually contain more juice.
  • Muddle firmly: Press enough to release the citrus oils and juices.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste: Guava nectars can vary in sweetness, so taste and tweak if needed.

Guava Caipirinha FAQs

What is cachaca?

Cachaca is a Brazilian spirit made from fermented sugarcane juice. It has a grassy, lightly fruity flavor and is the traditional spirit used in caipirinhas.

What’s the difference between a caipirinha and a caipiroska?

A caipirinha is a Brazilian cocktail made with lime, sugar and cachaca, while a caipiroska is made with vodka instead.

Can I use bottled lime juice in this Guava Cocktail?

Fresh lime is best because muddling the wedges releases the oils from the peel.

What does guava taste like in cocktails?

Guava has a sweet tropical flavor that tastes somewhere between pear, strawberry and passion fruit.

Can I make this cocktail ahead of time?

This Guava Cocktail is best served fresh, but you can pre-cut the limes and measure the ingredients ahead for easier prep.

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Guava Caipirinha cocktail with lime, fresh mint, dried citrus, and edible flower garnish.
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Guava Caipirinha (Brazilian Cachaca Cocktail)

Servings: 1
Prep: 5 minutes
This Guava Caipirinha is a bright, tropical cocktail made with fresh lime, cachaca and guava nectar. It comes together in just 5 minutes and is so refreshing. It’s perfect for summer parties, happy hour or when you want an easy cocktail with fruity flavor.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 small lime, washed and cut into wedges
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 oz cachaca
  • 1 oz guava nectar
  • Mint, dehydrated lime and edible flowers, for garnish

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • To a cocktail glass, add lime wedges and sugar. Muddle firmly to release juices from the lime and dissolve the sugar.
  • Fill the glass with ice. Add cachaça and guava nectar and stir to combine and dilute.
  • If desired, garnish with mint, dehydrated lime and edible flowers.

Notes

  • Go for juicy limes: Smooth-skinned limes usually contain more juice.
  • Muddle firmly: Press enough to release the citrus oils and juices.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste: Guava nectars can vary in sweetness, so taste and tweak if needed.
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