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Classic Daiquiri

The classic daiquiri, just white rum, fresh lime, and a touch of sweetness, shaken cold.

Total time
5 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Medium
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Classic Daiquiri
As seen on Episode 264

The preparation

4 steps, about 5 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Combine rum, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.

  2. 02

    Shake vigorously until well chilled.

  3. 03

    Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

  4. 04

    Garnish with a lime wheel.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“With only three ingredients, fresh lime juice is non-negotiable, because bottled will taste flat and sour. Shake it hard against plenty of ice so it comes out bracingly cold and lightly diluted, which is exactly where a daiquiri wants to be.”

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