The Daiquiri is a simple and elegant cocktail that harmonizes white rum, lime juice, and sugar.
It delivers a refreshing and clean flavor through the balance of the tartness of lime, the smooth body of white rum, and the gentle sweetness of sugar.
With an alcohol content around 18โ20%, it offers a medium strength that makes it easy to enjoy.
Originating in early 20th-century Cuba, it quickly became a favorite among many, including famed writer Ernest Hemingway.
Thanks to its simple yet perfect composition, the Daiquiri showcases the pure taste of rum and the crispness of lime like no other cocktail.
- 1. Add 60ml white rum, 20ml lime juice, and 2 tsp sugar to a shaker.
- 2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
- 3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4. Garnish with a lime slice if desired.
Tip Using freshly squeezed lime juice enhances the crispness of your Daiquiri.