Daiquiri

Not a frozen sugar bomb. A real daiquiri is crisp, tart, and simple.

RumClassicSourShakenCitrusIBA Classic
A classic coupe glass showcasing a smooth, pale green-yellow cocktail with a light foam, garnished with a neat lime wheel on the rim.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Coupe or rocks glass
Ice Shake with ice; serve up or over fresh ice
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz White rum Use a clean white rum.
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lime juice Fresh lime is basically required.
  • 1/2–3/4 oz Simple syrup Use less for tart, more for sweet.

How to make it

  1. Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Shake hard for 15–20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a coupe or rocks glass.
  5. Serve immediately.

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