Daiquiri
60 | ml | Plantation 3 Stars white rum |
22.5 | ml | Fresh lime juice |
15 | ml | Simple syrup |
Method
Fill a shaker with ice. Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Story
The Daiquiri is a classic cocktail that originated in Cuba in the late 19th century. It was named after a beach near Santiago de Cuba where American engineers working on a mine would gather to drink the cocktail. The original recipe called for rum, lime juice, and sugar.