Brazilian cocktail "Caipirinha"

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cachaça liqueur (Brazilian vodka)
• 1 liter of water
• 1 liter of sugar
• 6 limes (each cut into 8 wedges)
• 3 cups crushed ice

Preparation:

1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Carefully wash the limes with water and pat dry. Pour the cooled sugar syrup into a large pitcher, add 5 lime wedges, and gently mash to prevent the lime peel from releasing too many of its aromatic oils.
   
   Add ice and liqueur and stir. Serve in a tall glass, garnished with a lime wedge.