Daiquiri
A timeless Cuban classic of rum, lime, and sugar shaken ice-cold. Deceptively simple, endlessly elegant.
Ingredients
- 2 oz White rum
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.8 oz Simple syrup
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with grilled lobster tail, crab cakes, or pan-seared fish with butter and lemon—the drink's elegant simplicity pairs perfectly with refined seafood preparations that let quality ingredients shine.
Instructions
Add white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker
Fill the shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until well chilled
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim
Tips
Double straining through a fine mesh sieve removes ice chips for a silky texture Adjust the syrup to your taste -- start with less and add more if needed A quality aged white rum like Plantation 3 Stars adds depth without overpowering the lime