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Classic Mixologist · Theodore Hawthorne IV

Daiquiri

A citrusy and sweet sour built around rum, with the classic proportions and service that make the Daiquiri endure.

“Daiquiri: restrained, exact, and entirely uninterested in your clever substitutions.”
Daiquiri cocktail served in a chilled coupe with optional lime wheel

WHY THIS DRINK WORKS

The Daiquiri works because white rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup meet in deliberate proportion. Keep the method shaken, use fresh ice, and give the final garnish enough attention to finish the aroma without distracting from the drink.

Makes1 cocktail
Time5 minutes
GlassChilled coupe
FinishOptional lime wheel

Ingredients

  • 2 oz white rum
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup

Make it

  1. Shake hard with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  3. No garnish needed, though a lime wheel is fine.

Behind the bar

  • Chill the serving glass while you prepare the drink.
  • Taste balance depends on fresh citrus and accurate measurements.

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