Description
A Classic Daiquiri is a timeless cocktail that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh lime juice with the sweetness of rich simple syrup and the warmth of quality rum. This refreshing drink is shaken with ice and served chilled, making it an ideal choice for a quick, elegant cocktail experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 ounces rum
- 1 ounce lime juice
- ¾ ounce rich simple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice to properly chill and dilute the ingredients during shaking.
- Add ingredients: Pour 2 ounces of rum, 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice, and ¾ ounce of rich simple syrup into the shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously: Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for at least 20 seconds to blend the flavors and chill the cocktail.
- Strain and serve: Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass to avoid any ice shards in the final drink.
- Garnish: Optionally, garnish with a lime wheel on the rim of the glass to add a visual touch and subtle aroma.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
- Rich simple syrup is made with equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves; it’s thicker and sweeter than regular simple syrup.
- Chilling your glass beforehand enhances the drinking experience by keeping the cocktail cold longer.
- Shake vigorously to ensure proper dilution and achieve a balanced taste.
- The classic daiquiri is traditionally made with white rum, but you can experiment with light or aged rums for variations.
