• White rum
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Choose a good-quality Cuban or Caribbean style rum
• Fresh lime juice
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Always use freshly squeezed for best flavor
• Simple syrup
  25 ml (0.75 oz)

  1:1 sugar to water ratio

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Fine mesh strainer
• Citrus juicer
• Coupe or cocktail glass

1. 1

   Chill a coupe or cocktail glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.

2. 2

   Add white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to your cocktail shaker.

3. 3

   Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.

4. 4

   Discard the ice water from your glass and fine-strain the cocktail into the glass.

5. 5

   Garnish with a lime wheel or lime twist, and enjoy immediately.

• Perfectly balanced between sweet, sour, and strong.
• Showcases the flavors of a quality white rum.
• Refreshing and light, ideal for hot days.
• Simple ingredients with stunning results.
• A versatile base for countless fruity or flavored variations.

The Daiquiri was born in Cuba at the turn of the 20th century, named after a small village near Santiago de Cuba. Legend has it that American engineer Jennings Cox invented the drink in 1898 while working in the area. Faced with a shortage of gin, Cox mixed local rum with sugar and lime juice to create a refreshing libation for his guests. The drink quickly gained fame, especially after being introduced to Havana’s El Floridita bar, a favorite haunt of Ernest Hemingway. Today, the Daiquiri remains a symbol of tropical relaxation and sophisticated simplicity.