What glass is a Daiquiri served in?

A coupe. The stem keeps your hand away from the cold drink, and the curved rim makes it far harder to spill than a V-shaped martini glass.

Is a Daiquiri shaken or stirred?

Shaken. It contains citrus, juice, cream or egg, which need the force and aeration of shaking.

How strong is a Daiquiri?

About 16% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.4 US standard drinks (19 g of alcohol) per serve.

How many calories are in a Daiquiri?

Roughly 175 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.

Can I make a Daiquiri without white rum?

Yes. Aged Rum is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.

Dry Martini

Margarita

Daiquiri

Rum, lime and sugar, shaken hard and served ice-cold. Three ingredients and nowhere to hide.

Strength: 16% ABV
Standard drinks (US): 1.4
Calories: 175 kcal
In the glass: 5⅛ oz
Method: Shaken

White Rum
Lime Juice
Simple Syrup

How to Make a Daiquiri

Add the white rum, lime juice and simple syrup to a shaker.
Fill with ice and shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds.
Double strain into a chilled coupe.
Garnish with a lime wheel.

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About the Daiquiri

Named after a beach and iron mine near Santiago de Cuba, the Daiquiri is usually credited to American mining engineer Jennings Cox around 1900. Havana's El Floridita made it famous.

Created c. 1900 in Cuba. Listed as an official cocktail by the International Bartenders Association.

Bartender's tip: Taste and adjust the syrup. Limes vary a lot in acidity through the year.

Taste Profile

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Strong

Fresh

Good to Know

What glass is a Daiquiri served in?: A coupe. The stem keeps your hand away from the cold drink, and the curved rim makes it far harder to spill than a V-shaped martini glass.
Is a Daiquiri shaken or stirred?: Shaken. It contains citrus, juice, cream or egg, which need the force and aeration of shaking.
How strong is a Daiquiri?: About 16% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.4 US standard drinks (19 g of alcohol) per serve.
How many calories are in a Daiquiri?: Roughly 175 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
Can I make a Daiquiri without white rum?: Yes. Aged Rum is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.

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