Daiquiri Cocktail Recipe

sour sweet refreshing

rum, lime, simple syrup

History

The classic Daiquiri was created in the late 1890s near the village of Daiquirí in eastern Cuba, most often credited to American mining engineer Jennings Cox. Working the local iron mines after the Spanish-American War, Cox refined the simple local combination of rum, lime, and sugar into a balanced, ice-cold sour. Named for the nearby town, it became a Cuban staple and later a worldwide classic—bright, tart, and perfectly proportioned. (Hemingway’s famous variation with grapefruit and maraschino is a later, drier riff.)

Ingredients

rum 2 oz

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lime 1 oz juice

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simple syrup 0.75 oz

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How to make

Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
Shake hard until well chilled.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
No garnish needed, or add a lime wheel.

Glassware

Coupe

A wide bowl shows aroma and holds stirred or shaken drinks without stemware tipping over as easily as a V-shaped martini glass.

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Daiquiri FAQ

What ingredients are in a Daiquiri?

A Daiquiri is made with rum, lime, and simple syrup. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.

How do you make a Daiquiri?

Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake hard until well chilled. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. No garnish needed, or add a lime wheel.

What glass do you serve a Daiquiri in?

Serve a Daiquiri in a Coupe. A wide bowl shows aroma and holds stirred or shaken drinks without stemware tipping over as easily as a V-shaped martini glass.