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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Demerara Syrup (if making fresh)
Method
Demerara Syrup (optional - make ahead)
- 1
Combine and heat
Place 1 cup demerara sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 2
Stir gently until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is just coming to a simmer (do not boil). This typically takes 2–3 minutes.
- 3
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate. Will keep up to 2 weeks.
Build the Daiquiri
- 4
- 5
Measure ingredients
Measure 2 oz aged rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz demerara syrup. Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor.
- 6
Add to shaker
Add the measured rum, lime juice, and demerara syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add enough ice to fill the shaker about 3/4 full (about 1 cup).
- 7
Shake vigorously
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes very cold and slightly frosted. This both chills and dilutes the cocktail to proper balance.
- 8
- 9
Double strain and serve
Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer (or a julep strainer). This removes small ice shards and any lime pulp for a silky texture.
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Garnish
Garnish with a lime wheel or a thin lime twist on the rim. Serve immediately.