Chicken Free Classic Daiquiri
Few cocktails are as clean and satisfying as a well-made daiquiri ā just rum, fresh lime, and a touch of sweetness working in perfect harmony. The key here is squeezing your lime fresh rather than reaching for a bottle, which makes a genuinely noticeable difference in brightness and flavor. Shaking hard until the tin is frosted ensures the drink is properly diluted and ice-cold before it ever hits the glass. Double-straining through a fine-mesh strainer is a small extra step that pays off with a silky-smooth texture, free of any stray ice chips or pulp. Chilling the coupe beforehand keeps everything cold from the first sip to the last. It's the kind of drink that looks effortlessly elegant on a dinner party table but is honestly simple enough to pull off on a Tuesday night.
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1 serving
- 2 oz white rum
- Ā¾ oz fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- Ā¾ oz simple syrup
- ice cubes, for shaking
For serving
- 1 lime wheel or lime twist, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place a coupe glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.
- 2
Combine the white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
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