Ingredients

2 large limes, cut into 16 wedges each

1/2 cup sugar

2 cups cachaca (Brazilian brandy)

6 cups crushed ice

1 cup store-bought lemonade

Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

Lime slices, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Using a wooden pestle or spoon, crush limes and sugar in a large glass measuring cup until juices are released; pour in cachaca.

Transfer cachaca mixture to a large pitcher, and fill with ice. Stir in lemonade. Divide evenly among glasses. Garnish with lemon and lime slices, if desired.