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Classic Daiquiri
The bartender's handshake. A deceptively simple three-ingredient cocktail that showcases the beautiful balance of rum, lime, and sugar.
Prep Time
3 min
Glass
Coupe
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients
White Rum2 oz
Fresh Lime Juice1 oz
Simple Syrup0.75 oz
Instructions
1
Add white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker.
Build
2
Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds.
Shake⏱ 15s
3
Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Strain
4
Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim.
Garnish
Pro Tips
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Plantation 3 Stars or Banks 5 Island are excellent Daiquiri rums.
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Taste your lime juice first — adjust syrup depending on tartness.
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Chill your coupe glass for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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