Cheers: Caipirinha a refreshing drink in La. heat

Don’t let the name fool you. The national cocktail of Brazil, the caipirinha (pronounced “kie-pee-reen-yah”), is derived from the Portugese word caipira—which means hayseed or country bumpkin—with the -inha suffix, which means small or diminutive. Most people would rather drink one than become hung up over its name. In fact, this refreshing beverage—which some people liken to a sweet margarita on the rocks—has become the rage of Brazilian churrascarias across the United States, including Texas de Brazil’s location in Perkins Rowe. Read more about the drink and get the recipe here. —Scott Gremillion