Ingredients

2 limes, each cut into 16 small wedges

1/2 cup sugar

2 cups cachaca (Brazilian brandy)

6 cups crushed ice

1 cup lemonade

Lime-peel twists, for garnish (optional)

Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

With a wooden pestle or spoon, crush lime wedges and sugar in a large glass until juices are released. Stir in cachaca. Fill a pitcher with ice; add cachaca mixture, and stir. Stir in lemonade; divide among serving glasses. Garnish with lime-peel twists and lemon slices, if desired.