The Daiquiri is basically a whiskey sour cocktail substituting rum and lime juice instead of whiskey and lemon juice. From this base, many variations have developed over the years.
Classic Daiquiri
- 2 oz light rum.
- 3/4 oz lime juice.
- 3/4 oz simple syrup.
- Chill a coupe glass.
- Shake all ingredients with some ice.
- Strain into glass.
- Garnish with half or whole lime wheel.
Tiki-Style Daiquiri
- Substitute the light rum with a mix of 2 other rums.
- Substitute the simple syrup with almond syrup or honey syrup.
- Add a couple dashes of Angostura or other bitters.
Banana Daiquiri
- Add 1/2 oz banana liqueur for a shaken cocktail.
- Add 1/2 frozen banana and 4 oz ice for a frozen cocktail.
Strawberry Daiquiri
- Muddle 4 or 5 fresh strawberries, shake all ingredients, then double strain for a shaken cocktail.
- Add 1 cup frozen strawberries and 4 oz ice for a frozen cocktail.