This article was published on January 6th, 2012

Hello Summer! This cocktail whisks you to a patio in South Beach, Florida or to a game of croquet in the back garden. It’s delightful!

• 1 oz Novo Fogo Organic Silver Cachaça
• 1 small lime
• mint leaves
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 oz pineapple juice

Cut up a lime in wedges; toss them into the glass. Muddle with sugar. Gently mash torn mint leaves inside the glass. Fill the glass with ice. Add cachaça and pineapple juice. Pour everything into a martini shaker and shake. Pour everything (including the ice) into a  small rock glass. Garnish with a strawberry and mint sprig.