Description
Erfrischend prickelnde Caipirinha Bowle mit saftiger Honigmelone, spritziger Limette und feinem Honig-Zucker-Sirup. Kalt, fruchtig-süß, mit trockenem Sekt und eisgekühltem Cachaca – ein unwiderstehlich lebendiger Genuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 ml Cachaca (Schnaps aus Zuckerrohr)
- 10 – 15 Limetten
- 1 Liter Mineralwasser, eiskalt
- 1 Honigmelone
- 150 g Zucker
- 1 oder 2 Flaschen Sekt, trocken, eiskalt nach Belieben
Instructions
- Begin by thoroughly washing 3 of the limetten (limes). Using a fine grater or zester, carefully remove the outer green zest of these 3 limes, avoiding the white pith underneath to prevent bitterness. Set the zest aside for later use.
- Next, take 4 to 5 limes and cut them in half. Using a citrus juicer or by hand, extract approximately 100 ml of fresh lime juice from these limes. Strain the juice through a fine sieve to remove seeds and pulp for a smooth liquid.
- In a mixing container, combine the freshly squeezed 100 ml lime juice with 400 ml of cold mineral water. Add the previously grated lime zest into this mixture. Stir gently to blend the flavors evenly.
- Pour this lime and mineral water mixture into ice cube trays. Place the trays in the freezer and allow the lime-infused ice cubes to freeze overnight. This step ensures that the ice cubes enhance the flavor of the Caipirinha Bowle rather than diluting it.
- Meanwhile, prepare the honeydew melon by cutting it in half. Using a melon baller or a small spoon, carefully scoop out round melon balls from the flesh, avoiding the seeds and rind. Place the melon balls into a large mixing bowl or punch bowl.
- Take 5 limes and cut them into eighths (small wedges). Add these lime wedges to the bowl with the melon balls.
- Sprinkle 150 grams of brown sugar evenly over the lime wedges and melon balls. Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently crush and mix the lime wedges with the sugar to release the lime juice and dissolve some of the sugar. This maceration process will create a sweet and tangy base for the bowle.
- Pour 200 ml of Cachaca (a sugarcane spirit) into the bowl with the lime, sugar, and melon mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it into the refrigerator. Allow the mixture to chill and infuse for at least 3 hours. This resting time lets the flavors meld and the fruit absorb the alcohol.
- Shortly before serving, add the remaining cold mineral water to the chilled mixture. If desired, open 1 or 2 bottles of dry, cold sparkling wine (Sekt) and gently pour it into the bowl as well. Stir the mixture carefully to combine all liquids with the infused fruit base.
- Add the prepared lime-infused ice cubes from the freezer into the punch bowl. These flavored ice cubes will keep the bowle cool without watering down the taste.
- Serve the Caipirinha Bowle immediately in glasses, making sure each serving has a good portion of the melon balls and lime wedges. Enjoy this refreshing, fruity, and slightly alcoholic drink that is perfect for social gatherings.
Notes
For an intensified lime aroma, use the lime-infused ice cubes instead of plain ice. Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste preference; brown sugar adds a nice caramel note but white sugar can be used alternatively. The sparkling wine is optional but adds a festive, bubbly touch that elevates the punch. Make sure to chill all ingredients well before preparation for the best refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Getränke Rezepte
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Portionen
- Calories: 300-400
- Sugar: 11-16g
- Sodium: 500-800mg
- Fat: 12-20g
- Saturated Fat: 4-8g
- Carbohydrates: 40-50g
- Fiber: 2-5g
- Protein: 15-25g
- Cholesterol: 60-100mg