Classic Daiquiri

From the kitchen of Carly

The daiquiri strips away excess to reveal pure cocktail perfection: bright lime juice, smooth rum, and just enough sweetness to balance the acid. Shaken cold and silky smooth, it's the template all other sours follow.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 12 ounces light rum
  • 11 ounce plus one teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 11/2 ounce simple syrup

Instructions

  1. In cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously, then strain into cocktail glass.