caipirinha was created by landowners in the Piracicaba region, in the state of São Paulo, during the 19th century, as a local drink for parties and high-end events, reflecting the strong sugarcane culture in the region
- historian Luís da Câmara Cascudo
caipirinha was created by landowners in the Piracicaba region, in the state of São Paulo, during the 19th century, as a local drink for parties and high-end events, reflecting the strong sugarcane culture in the region