Daiquiri Recipe
Fresh lime juice, white rum, simple syrup
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Simple Syrup
If you don't have simple syrup on hand, you can make it by combining equal parts of water and granulated sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Allow to cool before using.
- 2
Juice the Limes
Roll the limes on a hard surface to loosen the juices. Cut in half and use a juicer or your hands to extract 1 oz of fresh lime juice.
Mixing the Drink
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of white rum, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz of simple syrup.
- 4
Shake the Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice, cover it, and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
Serving
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Optionally, garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.