1lemongrass stalkouter leaves removed and soft centre finely diced
4tbspsugar
4tbspCachaçaor up to 6 if you prefer a stronger drink
20ice cubes or crushed ice to serve
Instructions
<b>Vitamix method</b>
Peel and quarter the limes and add them together with the lemongrass, sugar and cucumber into the Vitamix.
Pulse on low speed for a few seconds.
Add the ice and alcohol and then pulse until the ice is crushed and the drink has the consistency of a slushie. You can use the 'frozen' setting for this or increase the dial speed gradually.
Serve in rocks glasses with straws.
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<b>By hand</b>
Cut each lime into quarters then eights. Put the limes, lemongrass, cucumber and sugar in a cocktail shaker and muddle with the end of a rolling pin trying to extract as much juice as you can.
Divide the juice and pulp between two rocks glasses and top with the Cachaça (either 2 or 3 tbsp per glass).
Fill the glasses with plenty of crushed ice and serve with straws.