How do you spell Caipirinha?
Correct spelling
caipirinha
Remember: CAI-pi-ri-nha - country bumpkin's little drink, five syllables with every vowel pronounced
Why is caipirinha spelled this way?
From Portuguese caipira (country bumpkin) + the diminutive -inha. CAI-PI-RI-NHA. Brazil's national cocktail. Not 'caprinha' or 'capirinia'. Five syllables, every vowel matters.
Common misspellings of caipirinha
caprinhacapiriniacaiparina
Example
The bartender expertly muddled lime and sugar before adding cachaça to make the perfect caipirinha.