Daiquiri
The Daiquiri is a foundational sour from Cuba and one of the purest expressions of how rum, citrus, and sweetness can be balanced. Although simple on paper, it has long been a benchmark drink for bartenders because the margin for error is small: weak lime, poor dilution, or too much sugar shows immediately. Traditionally served straight up in a chilled cocktail glass or coupe, it tastes clean, zesty, and brisk with a dry finish that highlights the rum rather than burying it. It is ideal as an aperitif, in warm weather, or with seafood and lighter dishes, and it is often considered an essential cocktail for learning core sour-building technique. Shake well and double strain in a frozencocktail coupette. Garnish with a dehydrated lime.IngredientsLight Rumlime juice(squeezed a la minute) castersugar.
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Servings: 1 Chilled cocktail glass or coupe
Calories: 169kcal
Cost: £1.50
Equipment
- 1 Chilled cocktail glass or coupe
- 1 Shaker
- 1 Jigger
- 1 Fine Strainer
Ingredients
- 60 ml White Rum
- 20 ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Superfine sugar
Instructions
- Chill a coupe or cocktail glass thoroughly.
- Add white rum, fresh lime juice, and superfine sugar to a shaker.
- Stir briefly in the tin before icing to help dissolve the sugar.
- Add cubed ice and shake briskly for 12–15 seconds.
- Fine strain into the chilled glass so no ice shards remain.
- Serve without garnish, or add a small lime coin if house style requires it.
Notes
The drink should taste dry and refreshing, not sugary. If using coarse sugar, dissolve it first or swap to sugar syrup for consistency during service.
- The Spirit: Light, unaged white rum provides the base, bringing clean, crisp, and sometimes mildly grassy or vanilla undertones.
- The Sour: Freshly squeezed lime juice provides a sharp, tart, and zesty brightness that anchors the drink.
- The Sweet: Simple syrup (sugar and water) smooths out the intense acidity of the lime, adding just enough richness to make the cocktail balanced and approachable rather than sickeningly sweet
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.4g | Potassium: 20.4mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8.2g | Calcium: 2.2mg | Iron: 0.08mg
Nutrition Facts
Daiquiri
Amount per Serving
Calories
169
% Daily Value*
Potassium
20.4
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
9.4
g
3
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
8.2
g
9
%
Calcium
2.2
mg
0
%
Iron
0.08
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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