Banana Caipirinha

Prepare a garnish such as a stirrer, using a spoon, wooden stick, or a piece cut from sugar cane.

Cut the lime in half from pole to pole, then slice one half into thin half-moon segments. Place these slices into a sturdy rocks glass.

Add the superfine sugar and muddle with the lime to release the juices.

Add the chopped banana and muddle further to blend with the lime and sugar.

Once the fruit juices are thoroughly extracted and the sugar has dissolved, transfer the muddled mixture into the pre-chilled highball glass.

Pour the cachaça into the rocks glass used for muddling, swirl to rinse, and then pour it into the highball glass.

Stir to combine all the ingredients well.

Fill the glass with small cubes or cracked ice. If using larger ice cubes, crack them and add to the glass.

Stir once more before topping with additional ice.

Serve with a stirrer but omit straws for an authentic experience.