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Daiquiri Clásico
The Daiquiri Clásico originated in the late 19th century in Daiquiri, a mining town near Santiago de Cuba, where American engineer Jennings Cox first combined local white rum with lime juice and sugar. This refreshing, perfectly balanced cocktail became a Havana staple, famously popularized at El Floridita bar where Ernest Hemingway was a devoted regular.
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Instructions
- 1
Prepare simple syrup if not already made by combining equal parts white sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar fully dissolves, then remove from heat and allow to cool completely to room temperature.
- 2
Chill four coupe or martini glasses by filling them with ice water and letting them sit for at least 2 minutes while you prepare the cocktail.
- 3
Fill a cocktail shaker with approximately 1 cup of ice cubes to ensure the drinks are properly chilled and slightly diluted.
- 4
Measure and add 2 oz of Cuban white rum, 0.75 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup into the shaker for each serving; work in two batches of two servings each if your shaker is small.
- 5
Seal the cocktail shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels very cold and frost forms on the exterior.
- 6
Discard the ice water from the chilled glasses and strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into each coupe glass to achieve a smooth, frothy texture without ice shards.
- 7
Taste before serving and adjust balance if needed by adding a few drops more lime juice for tartness or a small splash more simple syrup for sweetness.
- 8
Garnish each glass with a fresh lime wheel placed on the rim or a lime wedge on the side, and serve immediately while cold.
