Tree Nut Free Classic Daiquiri
Few cocktails are as perfectly balanced as this one ā tart lime, a touch of sweetness, and clean white rum coming together in a glass that's ice-cold from the moment it hits your lips. The secret is in the technique: shaking hard until the shaker frosts over, then double-straining so the final pour is silky smooth with zero ice chips or pulp. Fresh lime juice is non-negotiable here, and the simple syrup keeps everything bright rather than cloying. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, cocktails can actually be a sneaky minefield ā flavored syrups, infused spirits, and bar mixes sometimes contain almond or other nut-derived ingredients. This recipe sidesteps all of that with just four straightforward ingredients, none of which have anything to do with nuts. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough to whip up on a Tuesday night. Serve it immediately in a chilled coupe and it's genuinely hard to beat.
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Learn more āIngredients
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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