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Natural Daiquiri
Alongside the Mojito and the Cuba Libra, the Daiquiri completes the triumvirate of classic Cuban cocktails. Rum and Lime combine in perfect harmony and this drink delivers way more than the sum of the parts. With the sweet and sour edge balanced to perfection this drink is refreshing, moreish and packed full of flavour.
Mix
2 shots of Light Rum
0.5 shots of Lime Juice
0.25 shots of Sugar Syrup
Shake
Add all the ingredients to the mixing tin, add lots of ice, shake thoroughly and strain.
Pour
Serve in a Martini glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
Ingredient Profile
A lime wedge on the rim of a Natural Daiquiri cocktail.
More on the Natural Daiquiri
Heavy drinking Ernest Hemingway is well known as a fan of Daiquiri. He spent many years in Cuba, drinking Constantine Ribalaigua's super sized Daiquiris (or "Papa Doble"s) at the legendary Floridita Bar in Havana. The Floridita is now something of a tourist trap, but it's essential role in the history and folklore of this classic cocktail makes a visit to this busy bar something of a pilgrimage for cocktail fans around the world.
Cocktail lore has often credited American mining engineer Jennings Cox with the invention of the Daiquiri, but the improbability of anyone failing to discover the magical combination of rum and lime before that surely casts doubt on this claim. David Wondrich makes a compelling argument that a natural process of evolution, rather than a moment of genius, lies behind this classic cocktail. Seamus Harris is also sceptical of the Cox story and discusses the origins of the Daiquiri in an excellent blog post.
Ted Haigh picks through the history of this mixed drink and a whole host of confusing recipe variations in Vintage Cocktails & Spirits.
The Floridita Bar, Calle Obispo, Havana, Cuba
David Wondrich suggests the Daiquiri is the ultimate test of any Rum "Because the daiquiri doesn't lie: Three ingredients, each of them essential, combine to form a perfect synergy. If a rum can't hold up its end, there's little point in giving it further play."
Adding an eighth of a shot of Marschino Liqueur adds another dimension to this fabulous classic producing a Floridita Daiquiri, as served in the Floridita bar in Havana.
The addition of a dash of Old Fashioned Bitters will make this into a Harpo's Special with a slightly smoky finsh.
Its common to serve a Daiquiri over ice in a Rocks glass, ensuring its kept as cold as possible.
Shot by Shot Guide
PartyCocktails.com's shot by shot guide shows how to mix a Natural Daiquiri cocktail. Don't forget to check out our Top Ten Tips For Mixing Cocktails
Fill a Martini glass with ice and water to chill it while mixing the cocktail.
Measure 0.5 shots of Lime Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.25 shots of Sugar Syrup and add to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Discard the ice and water in the glass.
Strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a lime wedge.