Taste profile
Strong, sweet, balanced, and smooth.
RumMediumCocktail glass
Cocktail guide
Daiquiri
Daiquiri combines Light Rum, Lime, Powdered Sugar in a ordinary drink served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for summer patio.
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Quick fact
The daiquiri is a cocktail whose main ingredients are rum, citrus juice, and sugar or other sweetener.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
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- 1Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice cubes.
- 2Shake well.
- 3Strain in chilled cocktail glass.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lime.
Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Daiquiri is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Lime, Powdered Sugar.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness, a spirit-forward finish with support from Light Rum, Lime, Powdered Sugar. Great with grilled food, tacos, chips, citrusy bites, or party snacks.
Serving & context
Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Daiquiri sits comfortably in the rum cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
Why this cocktail keeps showing up.
The daiquiri is a cocktail whose main ingredients are rum, citrus juice, and sugar or other sweetener.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Rum
Category
Ordinary Drink
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lime.
Sources and extras
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