Strawberry & Basil Caipirinha

Cut a fresh lime in half from pole to pole. Slice one half into thin half-moon segments and place them into the base of a robust rocks glass.

Add powdered sugar to the lime segments and muddle thoroughly.

Incorporate hulled strawberries and fresh basil leaves into the mixture and continue to muddle until the fruit juice is fully extracted and sugar is dissolved.

Transfer the muddled mixture into the pre-chilled highball glass.

Pour the chilled cachaça into the used rocks glass, swirling to rinse, then add it to the highball glass. Stir to combine all ingredients.

Fill the highball glass with ice. If using large ice cubes, crack them with an ice tapper before adding.

Stir the mixture again and top with additional ice if necessary.

Garnish with the prepared stirrer and serve without a straw.