Recipes Cranberry Caipirinha Be the first to rate & review! The slave trade left a strong African imprint on Brazilian cuisine, which is why Marcus Samuelsson chose to serve this classic Brazilian cocktail at his African-themed party. In his version, however, he muddles cranberries along with the usual lime and replaces the Brazilian spirit cachaça (made from sugarcane juice) with Scandinavian aquavit (an infused spirit). More Holiday Drink Recipes By Marcus Samuelsson Marcus Samuelsson Instagram Marcus Samuelsson is the acclaimed chef of many restaurants worldwide including Red Rooster Harlem, MARCUS Montreal, Marcus B&P, Red Rooster Overtown, Streetbird at Yankee Stadium and Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 4, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © John Kernick Yield: 1 drink Ingredients Ice 10 fresh cranberries (chopped) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon water 2 lime wedges ⅓ cup aquavit Directions Fill a rocks glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker, using a wooden spoon, muddle the cranberries with the sugar, water and 1 of the lime wedges. Add the aquavit and a handful of ice and shake well. Strain into the glass, garnish with the remaining lime wedge and serve. Rate it Print