Daiquiris Recipe
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Ingredients
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Classic Daiquiri
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri (optional variation, makes 1)
Method
Classic Daiquiri
- 1
Chill glass
Place a coupe or chilled cocktail glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure the drink stays cold.
- 2
Measure and juice
Freshly squeeze limes and measure 1 oz of juice. Avoid bottled lime juice for best flavor.
- 3
Combine in shaker
Add 2 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- 4
Add ice and shake
Add 5–8 ice cubes (about 6 cubes). Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds (until the outside of the shaker is frosty). This both chills and dilutes the cocktail to the proper balance.
- 5
Double strain and serve
Empty the chilled glass of ice/water if used. Strain the drink through a fine mesh strainer (optional) into the chilled coupe or martini glass to remove tiny ice shards for a silky texture.
- 6
Garnish
Express a lime twist over the drink (pinch the peel to release the oils) or float a lime wheel on the surface. Serve immediately.
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri (variation)
- 7
Prepare blender and fruit
Use frozen hulled strawberries (or fresh plus extra ice). Measure 1 cup frozen strawberries and have 1 cup of ice ready.
- 8
Combine and blend
In a blender add 2 oz white rum, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 1 cup frozen strawberries, and 1 cup ice. Blend on high in short pulses, then continuously for 20–30 seconds until smooth but still slushy. If too thick, add a splash of cold water or 0.25–0.5 oz more rum; if too thin, add a few more ice cubes and re-blend.
- 9
Taste and adjust
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or acidity: add up to 0.25 oz more simple syrup for sweetness or 0.25 oz more lime juice for brightness. Blend briefly to incorporate any additions.
- 10
Serve
Pour into a chilled hurricane or coupe glass. Garnish with a strawberry or lime slice. Serve immediately with a straw.