Daiquiri

Method

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1. Fill a coupe glass with ice and cold water to chill it while you mix the drink.

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2. Fill a cocktail shaker two-thirds with ice. Add the rum, lime juice and sugar syrup.

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3. Shake hard for 15 seconds, until the shaker is painfully cold.

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4. Tip the ice and water out of the glass and strain the drink into it.

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5. Float the lime wheel on the surface.

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Chef’s Tips

• Squeeze the lime juice to order. It loses its bright aroma within the hour, and the drink tastes flat.
• Taste and adjust the balance. Add a teaspoon more syrup if your limes are very sharp, or a little more lime if they are mild.
• Shake hard for the full 15 seconds. The dilution from the ice is part of the recipe.

Common Substitutions & Variations

• Lemon is the everyday swap for lime in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.

Pairing Suggestions

• Ceviche
• Grilled shrimp
• Plantain chips

Storage & Reheating

Made to order. The syrup keeps in the fridge for a month, but the lime juice loses its brightness within an hour of squeezing.

Common questions

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.