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Daiquiri
White rum, fresh lime, sugar. The platonic ideal of a cocktail — bright, sharp, clean, with nothing hiding behind.
Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodShaken
Ingredients
- White Rum2 ounces
- Fresh Lime Juice¾ ounce
- Simple Syrup½ ounce
Directions
Combine rum, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake hard for 12-15 seconds. Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
Notes
If your daiquiri is bad, the ingredients are bad. Use fresh lime, real sugar, and a quality light rum (Plantation 3 Stars, Flor de Caña 4).