Classic Daquiri Cocktail

The daquiri is a lime cocktail that is punchy and sour with just the right amount of sweet to balance. It’s a true classic and a favorite in my book!

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Why you’ll love the classic dacquiri

You’ve got a classy cocktail at your fingertips! Despite only containing three ingredients, this classic cocktail packs a zesty punch - in addition to rum, it’s full of lime and balanced with a little bit of simple syrup. Think Margarita but with RUM instead of tequila!

Recipe Tips for the best dacquiri

I recommend shaking your daquiri in a shaker - this will help the ingredients come together in a frothy, smooth manner that is delightful to taste!

Classic Daquiri Cocktail FAQ

• What is in a classic daiquiri?

  A classic daiquiri consists of only a few ingredients:

  • white rum

  • lime

  • simple syrup or sugar

• Is a daiquiri supposed to be frozen?

  Daiquiris are not traditionally frozen. They were originally shaken and poured into a chilled glass. frozen daiquiris have become popular more recently, usually at chain restaurants.

• What does a daiquiri taste like?

  Both sweet and sour, a daiquiri tastes like sweetened fresh lime juice.

• What is the best rum to use?

  Your favorite brand of white rum is the best option. If you don’t have a favorite brand, try a high quality white rum (but honestly, I used Bacardi and it tasted great).

Helpful Kitchen Tools

• Shaker

• Chilled coupe glass or glass of choice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces white rum

• 1 1/2 ounce lime juice

• 1 1/2 ounce simple syrup

• Slice of lime for garnish (optional)
  

How to make a Classic Daquiri Cocktail

Fill a shaker with ice. Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup into the shaker. Pop the lid on tight and shake hard for 10 - 15 seconds. Pour the mixture through a strainer lid into a chilled glass.

More Cocktails, please!

Try these:

• Mint Mojito

• Gimlet

• Gin Mule

• Classic Margarita

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Cuban

Servings: 1

Author: Jessie Cagliero

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Classic Daiquiri Cocktail

The daquiri is a lime cocktail that is punchy and sour with just the right amount of sweet to balance. It’s a true classic and a favorite in my book!

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces white rum
• 1 1/2 ounce lime juice
• 1 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• Slice of lime for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Fill a shaker with ice. Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup into the shaker. Pop the lid on tight and shake hard for 10 - 15 seconds. Pour the mixture through a strainer lid into a chilled glass.

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