Citric Acid Free Classic Daiquiri
Fresh lime juice is the star of this stripped-back cocktail, and that simplicity is exactly what makes it work so well for anyone avoiding manufactured citric acid. Many bottled sour mixes and pre-made cocktail bases sneak in added citric acid as a preservative or flavor booster, but this recipe skips all of that entirely. It's just white rum, real lime juice, and simple syrup — three ingredients that come together into something bracingly tart, lightly sweet, and genuinely refreshing. The technique matters here too: shaking hard until the tin frosts over properly dilutes and chills the drink so every sip is silky and balanced. Double-straining through a fine-mesh strainer keeps the texture clean and free of any pulp or ice chips that would muddy the finish. Served in a chilled coupe, it looks effortlessly elegant and tastes like the kind of cocktail you'd pay too much for at a nice bar — except you made it yourself, and you know exactly what went into it.
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Learn more →Ingredients
1 serving
- 2 oz white rum
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¾ 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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