Eggless Classic Daiquiri
Few cocktails are as effortlessly elegant as a well-made daiquiri — just three ingredients, shaken hard, and poured into a frosty coupe. White rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup come together in a balance that is bright, citrusy, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another sip. Because this is a spirit-forward cocktail built entirely from rum, citrus, and sugar, it is naturally free from eggs and any of the foamy egg-white additions you might find in more elaborate sour-style drinks. The double-straining step is what separates a polished result from a sloppy one — it catches every last ice chip and bit of pulp so the drink lands in the glass silky smooth. Chilling the coupe beforehand keeps the cocktail cold from the very first sip, which makes a real difference with something this clean and simple. Garnish with a lime wheel or twist if you want that classic bar-cart look, or skip it entirely and just drink up.
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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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