Daiquiri - White Rum Recipe

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"> <li class="ingredients-single-item">60ml white rum (preferably aged)</li> <li class="ingredients-single-item">30ml fresh lime juice</li> <li class="ingredients-single-item">15ml simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water ratio)</li> <li class="ingredients-single-item">Lime wheel for garnish</li> </ul>

<ul class="equipment-main-list"> <li class="equipment-single-item">Cocktail shaker</li> <li class="equipment-single-item">Hawthorne strainer</li> <li class="equipment-single-item">Fine mesh strainer</li> <li class="equipment-single-item">Jigger or measuring tool</li> <li class="equipment-single-item">Chilled coupe or martini glass</li> </ul>

<ol class="no-list-style"> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4> Chill your coupe or martini glass by filling it with ice water or placing it in the freezer for 5 minutes. A properly chilled glass will keep your daiquiri colder for longer and enhance the drinking experience. </li> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4> Measure and pour 60ml of white rum, 30ml of freshly squeezed lime juice, and 15ml of simple syrup into your cocktail shaker. Fresh lime juice is essential—the bottled variety simply won't achieve the same bright flavor profile. </li> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4> Add ice to your shaker until it's about ¾ full. The ice should be fresh and dry (not wet or starting to melt) to ensure proper dilution. </li> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4> Seal your shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds. The shaker should become frosty on the outside—this indicates your cocktail has reached the perfect temperature (around -5°C). Proper shaking not only chills but aerates the drink, creating a silky texture. </li> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4> Empty the ice water from your glass if used. Double-strain the cocktail through your Hawthorne strainer and fine mesh strainer into the chilled glass. This removes ice chips and lime pulp, resulting in a beautifully clear drink with a velvety mouthfeel. </li> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4> Garnish with a thin lime wheel placed delicately on the rim of the glass. For an elegant variation, you could float a small lime wheel on the surface of the drink instead. </li> <li class="MethodStepper"> <h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4> Serve immediately while the daiquiri is at its peak temperature and texture. The perfect daiquiri should be bracingly cold with a subtle dilution that allows the rum's character to shine through while being balanced by the sweet-tart elements. </li> </ol>