Classic Daiquiri

Name: Classic Daiquiri
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 oz white rum; 1 oz fresh lime juice; 3/4 oz simple syrup; as needed ice cubes; 1 lime wheel (for garnish)

A perfectly simple Cuban cocktail of white rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar that proves three great ingredients need no embellishment. Crisp, tart, and clean.

5 minEasyServes 1160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz white rum
1 oz fresh lime juice
3/4 oz simple syrup
as needed ice cubes
1 lime wheel (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Chill a coupe or cocktail glass in the freezer for a few minutes.
2

Fill a cocktail shaker with as needed ice cubes.
3

Add 2 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup to the shaker.
4

Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker is very cold.
5

Double strain into the chilled coupe glass.
6

Garnish with 1 lime wheel (for garnish) on the rim and serve immediately.

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What is Classic Daiquiri?

A perfectly simple Cuban cocktail of white rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar that proves three great ingredients need no embellishment. Crisp, tart, and clean. This reference files it under Cuban alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 5 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Classic Daiquiri without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 oz white rum. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

How many calories are in Classic Daiquiri?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 160 calories, with 6 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 179 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Classic Daiquiri for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the rum drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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