THE DAIQUIRI - a must know rum drink!

white rum

🥗Healthier: light rum

💰Cheaper: vodka

Light rum has fewer calories, while vodka is often less expensive.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is a natural sweetener, while honey is often more affordable.

Start by chilling your glassware in the freezer to ensure it's ice cold.

For the classic daiquiri, measure 2 ounces of light rum into a cocktail shaker.

Add 3/4 ounce of fresh lime juice to the shaker.

Pour in 1/2 ounce of semi-rich simple syrup.

For the dark daiquiri, measure 2 ounces of dark Jamaican rum into a separate shaker.

Add 1 ounce of fresh lime juice to the dark daiquiri shaker.

Pour in 1/2 ounce of rich demerara syrup for the dark daiquiri.

Fill both shakers with ice.

Shake each shaker for about 15 seconds until the sides are frosty.

Grab your chilled glassware and double strain the classic daiquiri into a chilled coupe glass.

Carefully pour the dark daiquiri into another chilled coupe glass, ensuring not to overflow.

Garnish the classic daiquiri with a lime wheel.

Cooking Techniques

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