CALANDRIA

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A friend and I invented this perfect-anytime drink. It's similar to a caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail, but is vodka-based. Of course, there are endless flavor possibilities for this drink! -Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 orange wedges or slices, divided
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
Ice cubes
4 tablespoons orange-flavored vodka

Steps:

Place three orange wedges or slices in a rocks or old-fashioned glass. Add sugar; mash with a muddler or wooden spoon. Fill glass with ice; add vodka., Place a cocktail shaker securely over glass and shake well. Pour contents of shaker into glass. Serve with remaining orange wedge or slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.