The Classic Daiquiri is a perfectly balanced and refreshing cocktail that highlights the quality of its simple ingredients. It's also a daiquiri recipe easy to make.
Yields: 1 cocktail
Prep time: 5 minutes
Classic Daiquiri Recipe ml Ingredients:
- 60 ml (2 oz) white rum (a good quality one makes a difference)
- 30 ml (1 oz) fresh lime juice (Lime Daiquiri recipe)
- 22.5 ml (¾ oz) simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves, then cooled)
- Lime wheel or wedge, for garnish (optional)
Tools:
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger (for measuring)
- Strainer
- Chilled coupe or martini glass
Instructions:
Step 1: Chill Your Glass
Fill your coupe or martini glass with ice to chill it while you prepare the cocktail.
Step 2: Add Ingredients to Shaker
Pour the white rum (Classic Daiquiri recipe ml), fresh lime juice, and simple syrup into your cocktail shaker. Use a jigger to ensure accurate measurements.
Step 3: Add Ice
Fill the cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice.
Step 4: Shake Well
Secure the lid tightly on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
Step 5: Strain into Chilled Glass
Empty the ice from your chilled coupe or martini glass. Remove the lid from the shaker and double strain the cocktail through a fine-mesh strainer (optional, to catch any ice shards) into the chilled glass.
Step 6: Garnish (Optional)
Garnish with a fresh lime wheel or wedge on the rim of the glass, if desired.
Enjoy your perfectly balanced Classic Daiquiri!
Answering Your Questions:
What is a classic daiquiri made of?
A classic daiquiri is traditionally made of just three ingredients:
- White rum
- Fresh lime juice
- Simple syrup (sugar and water)
What is the formula for a daiquiri?
The classic formula for a daiquiri is often referred to as the "1-2-3" or "2-1-¾" ratio:
- 2 parts white rum
- 1 part fresh lime juice
- ¾ part simple syrup (adjust to your sweetness preference)
Using ml, a common Classic Daiquiri recipe ml would be 60ml rum, 30ml lime juice, and 22.5ml simple syrup.
What's in a daiquiri mix?
A pre-made daiquiri mix typically contains:
- Sweeteners (high-fructose corn syrup, sugar)
- Water
- Lime juice concentrate (often with added preservatives and artificial flavors)
- Sometimes other artificial flavors and colors
Using a mix is convenient but generally lacks the fresh and balanced flavor of a daiquiri made with fresh lime juice and simple syrup.
Is a daiquiri just a margarita with rum?
No, a daiquiri is not just a margarita with rum. While both are tart and refreshing cocktails with a base spirit, citrus, and sweetener, they have distinct characteristics:
- Base Spirit: A daiquiri uses white rum, while a margarita uses tequila.
- Citrus: A daiquiri traditionally uses lime juice, while a margarita also uses lime juice but often includes orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec) which adds another layer of flavor.
- Sweetener: Both use a sweetener (simple syrup in a daiquiri, simple syrup or agave nectar often along with the orange liqueur in a margarita).
- Serving: Classic daiquiris are typically served straight up in a coupe or martini glass. Margaritas are often served on the rocks in a salt-rimmed glass or blended with ice.
While they share a similar basic structure, the difference in base spirit and the addition of orange liqueur in a margarita give them significantly different flavor profiles.
Daiquiri Variations:
- Strawberry Daiquiri: Muddle fresh strawberries in the shaker before adding the other ingredients, or blend the classic daiquiri with fresh or frozen strawberries and ice (Daiquiri Strawberry, Frozen daiquiri recipes).
- Frozen Daiquiri: Blend the classic daiquiri ingredients with a generous amount of ice until smooth (Frozen daiquiri recipes). You can also make various Frozen daiquiri recipes with different fruits.
- Mango Daiquiri: Similar to the strawberry version, muddle fresh mango or blend the classic daiquiri with fresh or frozen mango and ice (Mango daiquiri recipe).
- Other fruit daiquiris can be made with raspberries, peaches, bananas, etc.
- Hemingway Daiquiri (Papa Doble): A variation with double the rum, grapefruit juice, a little maraschino liqueur, and less lime and no sugar.
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