Daiquiri - Cocktail
sour
Sweetened, Rum, Cocktail, Citrus, Sour, Served Up, Shaken, Served in Cocktail Glass, Stirred

Ingredients: Served: Straight up: chilled, without ice. Drinkware: Cocktail glass. Method: In a cocktail shaker add all ingredients. Stir well to dissolve the sugar. Add ice and shake. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. 60 ml white Cuban rum, 20 ml fresh lime juice, 2 bar spoons superfine sugar
**Daiquiri - Cocktail** Meet the iconic **Daiquiri Cocktail**, a benchmark **Rum** drink that proves simple is often best! This perfectly balanced **Cocktail** is a delightful harmony of just three key ingredients: smooth white Cuban **Rum**, zesty fresh **lime juice** for vibrant **Citrus** and **Sour**ness, and **Sweetened** superfine sugar. It's a clean, crisp, and utterly refreshing drink that's **Shaken** to perfection and **Served Up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**. **Ingredients:** * 60 ml white Cuban rum * 20 ml fresh lime juice * 2 bar spoons superfine sugar **Preparation:** 1. Chill your **Cocktail glass** thoroughly. 2. In a **cocktail shaker**, add the fresh **lime juice** and superfine sugar. 3. **Stir well** using a bar spoon to dissolve the sugar completely in the lime juice. 4. Add the white Cuban **Rum**. 5. Fill the shaker with ice and **shake vigorously** until the shaker is frosted. 6. **Strain** the mixture into your chilled **Cocktail glass**. 7. Serve **Straight up**, without ice. **Notes and Tips:** * Using *fresh* lime juice is absolutely critical for a perfect **Daiquiri**. Bottled juice just won't cut it! * Superfine sugar (caster sugar) dissolves more easily than granulated sugar. If you only have granulated, make a quick simple syrup (1:1 sugar to hot water) to use instead. * Shaking vigorously with ice is important to get the drink properly chilled and slightly diluted, giving it the perfect texture and temperature when **Served Up**. * A classic garnish is a lime wheel or wedge, adding a visual cue to the **Citrus** within. * This basic formula is the foundation for many other fruity **Cocktails** – just add fruit purée! **History or Origin:** The **Daiquiri Cocktail** is said to have been created in 1898 in the town of Daiquirí, near Santiago, Cuba, by American mining engineer Jennings Cox. After running out of gin while entertaining guests, he supposedly mixed local **Rum** with lime and sugar, ingredients readily available in Cuba. The drink quickly gained popularity and became a classic, especially after being introduced to bars in the United States in the early 20th century. **Visual Description:** Served **Straight up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**, the **Daiquiri** is typically a pale, slightly cloudy white or very light yellow color. It looks clean, smooth, and perfectly chilled. A crisp lime wheel or wedge often sits on the rim, highlighting its vibrant **Citrus** core. **Conclusion:** For a true taste of classic mixology, you can't go wrong with a **Daiquiri**. Its pure, balanced blend of **Rum**, **Citrus**, and **Sweetened** sugar, **Shaken** and **Served Up**, is simple, elegant, and incredibly refreshing. It's a **Sour Cocktail** that's perfect any time, proving that the best **Cocktails** are often the most straightforward. Mix one up and enjoy the simplicity!