Raspberry Daiquiri

• White rum
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Preferably a light, crisp variety
• Fresh lime juice
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Juiced from about 1 lime
• Simple syrup
  25 ml (0.75 oz)

  Adjust to taste
• Fresh raspberries
  8

  Plus extra for garnish
• Ice
  1 cup

  Roughly, for shaking or blending

• Cocktail shaker (or blender for frozen version)
• Hawthorne strainer
• Fine mesh strainer (optional, for extra smoothness)
• Jigger
• Citrus juicer

1. 1

   Add fresh raspberries and simple syrup to your cocktail shaker. Muddle gently to release the juices.

2. 2

   Pour in the white rum and fresh lime juice.

3. 3

   Add ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

4. 4

   Double strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass to remove seeds and ice shards.

5. 5

   Garnish with a skewer of fresh raspberries or a lime wheel.

• Bright, tangy raspberry flavor with a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
• Beautiful, eye-catching pink color ideal for festive occasions.
• Easy to make with just a few ingredients and minimal prep.
• Versatile – works equally well shaken or blended with ice.
• Refreshing and light, making it great for warm weather sipping.

The original Daiquiri hails from early 20th-century Cuba, where it was a simple blend of rum, lime, and sugar. The Raspberry Daiquiri is a modern variation that gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially as fresh berries became more accessible and blenders more common in home bars. It embodies the spirit of experimentation and celebration that defines the cocktail renaissance, marrying Caribbean tradition with playful, fruity innovation.