Daiquiri

Forget you even own a blender. The daiquiri is an absolute classic Rum Sour from Cuba, and if you've never had one that looks like this then you're missing out. It's also the High Priestess of lime drinks. I pretty much don't bother making them without fresh juice as the drop in quality is marked. Give it a go!

 

 

Ingredients:

• 2oz (60ml) Rum (Traditionally light, but mix it up if you want)
• 3/4oz (22ml) Simple Syrup
• 3/4oz (22ml) Lime Juice (must be fresh)
• Garnish - Lime Wheel
• Glass - Cocktail

Instructions:

1. Chill the glass the drink is being served in.
2. Add all ingredients into to a mixing tin and shake over ice
3. Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass
4. Garnish with a lime wheel

Notes

The best. Worth the wait for lime season. All drinks suffer when you put poor ingredients into them, but it really shows with the Daiquiri as it's all about achieving a clean, crisp taste. Bad rum has nowhere to hide so make sure you buy something you actually want to taste.

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