as the caipirinha's popularity grew, so did the different variations of the cocktail, and now a wide variety is available in the many bars of rio.

many establishments now serve caipivodka, caipirinhas made with vodka instead of cachaça, growing in popularity, especially in night clubs - caipisakes are a japanese twist on the typical drink, using sake as the alcohol base - a kiwi caipisake has a unique and soft taste.

particularly pleasing strains of caipirinha are, caipifrutas,  caipirinhas made with fruit like strawberries, bananas, mango, papaya, pineapple, and goiaba, where one can typically see and eat the fruit.