Daiquiri
5 mins
1 Servings
Medium
Instructions
A classic daiquiri is a simple cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and sugar. Here's how to prepare it:
Ingredients:
2 ounces white rum
1 ounce fresh lime juice
0.5 ounce simple syrup (combine equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves, then cooled)
Ice cubes
Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.
Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with a lime wedge.
The Daiquiri's origins can be traced back to the late 19th century in Santiago de Cuba, where it was reportedly created by an American mining engineer named Jennings Cox. Legend has it that Cox concocted the drink one hot summer day when he found himself entertaining guests but was running low on ingredients. Improvising with what he had on hand—namely, rum, lime juice, and sugar—Cox mixed up a simple yet satisfying cocktail that would later become known as the Daiquiri. The cocktail's name is derived from the small mining town of Daiquiri near Santiago de Cuba, where Cox was stationed at the time. Over the years, the Daiquiri gained popularity both in Cuba and abroad, becoming a favorite among expatriates and tourists alike.
Ingredients
- Rum
- Lime Juice
- Simple Syrup
Equipment Needed
- Cocktail Shaker
- Hawthorn Strainer
- Jigger
- coupe
- Ice
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