Jul 14 2026
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Classic Daiquiri Recipe

Inspired by The Optimist
Time10m
Serves1

Rum, lime, simple syrup

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Simple Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Allow it to cool before using.

  2. 2

    Juicing the Lime

    Cut a fresh lime in half and use a citrus juicer to extract 1 oz of fresh lime juice.

Mixing the Daiquiri

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of white rum, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz of simple syrup.

  2. 4

    Shake the Cocktail

    Fill the shaker with ice, cover it, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 5

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

  4. 6

    Garnish

    Add a lime wheel on the rim of the glass for garnish.

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