Grilled Lime and Passionfruit Virgin Caipirinha Cooler

Heat a grill or grill pan to high and lightly oil the grates.

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 limes, halved
• 2 ripe passionfruit, pulp scooped
• 3 tbsp cane sugar or brown sugar
• Sparkling water, to top
• Ice, preferably crushed
• Lime wheels, to garnish
• Pinch of flaky salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat a grill or grill pan to high and lightly oil the grates.
2. Grill the lime halves cut-side down until deeply charred and caramelized, about 2 to 3 minutes, then let cool slightly.
3. Squeeze the warm grilled lime juice into a small jug, catching any charred bits for flavor.
4. Add the cane sugar and passionfruit pulp and stir until the sugar dissolves into a fragrant syrup.
5. Fill two glasses with crushed ice and divide the lime-passionfruit mixture between them.
6. Top with sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
7. Garnish with lime wheels and a tiny pinch of salt to make the fruit pop.
8. The caipirinha is Brazil's national drink, built around muddled lime and sugar over ice, and this alcohol-free cooler keeps all of its bright, refreshing soul. Grilling the limes first is a nod to the churrasco grill that anchors any Brazilian cookout - the char mellows the acidity and adds a smoky-sweet depth, while tart passionfruit (maracuja) brings a tropical perfume that makes it the perfect designated-driver pour on a hot afternoon.

Nutrition (estimated, per serving)

• Calories: 110 kcal
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 23g
• Sodium: 15mg