Daiquiri
The Daiquiri is a strong rum sour, tart and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a coupe.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 65 out of 100
- Sweet
- 48 out of 100
- Fruity
- 19 out of 100
- Boozy
- 74 out of 100
How to make a Daiquiri
To make a Daiquiri, shake with ice and strain into a coupe: 1½ oz light rum, ½ oz lime and ¼ oz simple syrup.
You'll need
- Light rum1½ oz
- Lime½ oz
- Simple syrupor 1 tsp sugar + a splash of water¼ oz
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Chill a coupe: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add light rum, lime juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled coupe.
Why shake? Lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
No simple syrup? Muddle 1 tsp sugar with a splash of water in the shaker until it dissolves, then carry on.
Daiquiri questions
What does a Daiquiri taste like?
Mostly tart and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 22% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Daiquiri?
About 22% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Daiquiri and a Bacardi Cocktail?
Both use light rum, lime and simple syrup. The Bacardi Cocktail uses grenadine. Both are shaken, but the Daiquiri goes in a coupe and the Bacardi Cocktail in a cocktail glass.
Should a Daiquiri be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lime and simple syrup need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Can I make Daiquiris in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz light rum, 3 oz lime and 1½ oz simple syrup in a jug and chill it. Add 2⅔ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Daiquiri in?
A coupe or cocktail glass.