Classic Daiquiri
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Embrace a Zesty Citrus Twist to Elevate Your Classic Daiquiri Experience
Try this classic cocktail that has a rum, lime & some sugar sweetness. Impress your friends with your cocktail skills by mixing up a perfect Classic Daiquiri. Just follow these simple steps and watch as they marvel at your masterful mixology abilities. Cheers!
— Ingredients
2 oz White Rum
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
.75 oz Simple Syrup
How To Make
01 - Build in Shaker, Rocks Glass or Chilled Coupe Glass
Get your Boston Shaker ready to build. Add the ingredients: 2 oz Rum,1 oz of Lime Juice, .75 oz Simple Syrup.
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Rocks Glass or Coupe Glass
Ice Cubes
Garnish: Lime wedge or wheel
Served Up or On the Rocks
02 - Shake & Strain
Hard shake for 10 seconds to lightly dilute and mix all the flavors together. Strain in a chilled coupe. Add a lime wedge or wheel for garnish. Thats it! Sip & enjoy.
About the Drink
The Daiquiri, born in Cuba in the late 1800s, was named after a small village near Santiago. Originally a simple blend of rum, lime juice, and sugar, it became a favorite of Ernest Hemingway and a symbol of tropical refreshment.
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1.5 oz Rum
.75 oz Lime Juice
.75 oz Simple Syrup
Additional Tip
Add a natural strawberry purée, a splash of maraschino liqueur, and serve it frozen for a fruity twist that enhances the classic Daiquiri’s flavor! Or make it a Hemingway with grapefruit juice and skip the blender & purée!
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The Daiquiri originated in Cuba in the late 1800s and was named after a small village near Santiago de Cuba.
It was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway, who even inspired a variation called the "Hemingway Daiquiri," made with less sugar and added grapefruit juice!
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