Daiquiri
CLASSIC · WHITE CUBAN RUM

Daiquiri

The Daiquiri is the ultimate exercise in minimalist elegance - three ingredients, perfectly balanced, delivering a bright, citrus-forward cocktail that showcases the clean character of Cuban-style white rum.

Ingredients
Fresh Lime Juice20 ml
Superfine Sugar
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Burnt sugar · Lime

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Combine white rum, fresh lime juice, and superfine sugar in a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Stir briefly without ice to dissolve the sugar completely.

  3. 3

    Add a generous scoop of ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately with no garnish.

From the Bartender

Superfine (caster) sugar is specified in the IBA recipe, but many bartenders substitute a 2:1 simple syrup for more consistent integration - if using sugar, dissolve it thoroughly before adding ice to avoid graininess in the final drink.

Rating
4.0★· 1 sip logged
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