Classic Daiquiri Recipe

One of the most classic sparkling cocktails! This daiquiri recipe has the perfect balance of alcoholic, tart, and sweet with rum, lime, and sweetener.

Ready for one of the best easy classic cocktail recipes? The classic daiquiri. No, it’s not set in stone like what became popular in the 1990s. It’s a classic that dates back hundreds of years and has 3 ingredients: rum, lime and simple syrup. It sounds simple, but the balance of each element is pure perfection! Here’s how to make this classic daiquiri recipe and the easy formula to remember.

Want it frozen instead? Try our Frozen Daiquiri, Strawberry Daiquiri, Banana Daiquiri or Pineapple Daiquiri, Mango Daiquiri.

What is a daiquiri?

You might think of first frozen Daiquiris, like those empty strawberry daiquiris you ordered as a teenager and thought were so fancy. Turns out, a classic daiquiri isn’t frozen at all! A Daiquiri is a family of rum cocktails made with white rum, citrus juice (usually lime), and a sweetener. A classic daiquiri is shaken, strained and served in a cocktail glass. It is on the International Bartender Association’s list of official IBA cocktails and is believed to have been invented in Cuba in the 19th century. What’s in a Daiquiri:

Frozen Daiquiri are alcoholic beverages mixed with crushed ice; The texture resembles a smoothie. There can be all kinds of frozen daiquiri flavors: strawberry daiquiri, lime daiquiri, banana daiquiri, mango daiquiri, pineapple daiquiri, etc. If you live in the United States, you probably think of this type of daiquiri, the has become ubiquitous.

How to make a Daiquiri

Why not add this classic daiquiri recipe to your repertoire? It’s so easy to make and has a tangy flavor reminiscent of margaritas and mojitos. Whenever we can, Alex and I like to create recipes that are easy to remember. So you always have them in your back pocket! Here’s how to make this easy-to-remember daiquiri recipe: To make a daiquiri in a shaker, add:

• 3 tablespoons light or white rum
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp simple syrup

It’s 3-2-1, got it? All you have to do is shake it with ice to chill, then pour into a cocktail glass and serve with a lime wedge.

Use the best quality rum

Which rum for a daiquiri? As with any simple cocktail, the better the quality of the rum, the tastier the daiquiri! There isn’t much to mask the alcohol, so the taste of the drink depends on the quality of the rum. Try to find a mid-range bottle, which usually indicates quality.

Be sure to use white rum in a classic daiquiri! Dark rum is for a different type of drink (and would change the color and flavor dramatically).

Cousin drinks from the daiquiri

Since the daiquiri is a classic fizzy cocktail, there are many drinks related to it! Here are a few drinks you may not know are related to the daiquiri:

• Classic mojito here The classic mojito recipe perfectly balanced with lime, rum and fresh mint! This iconic Cuban cocktail is refreshing and just sweet enough.
• Southside Cocktail The Southside Cocktail is a simple and refreshing gin drink made with mint, lemon and lime: think of it like a gin mojito!
• Hemingway Daiquiri Ernest Hemingway was a daiquiri lover! This spin is dedicated to him and uses grapefruit and maraschino liqueur. Also try our peach daiquiri.
• Pisco Sour This classic sour cocktail features pisco instead of rum, with lime and sweetener.
• Caiprinha This Brazilian sour replaces the rum with cachaça, the association is made with lime and sweetener.

Do you want more ? Browse these classic lime cocktails and iconic Cuban cocktails.

This daiquiri recipe is…

Vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, plant based, dairy free, naturally sweetened and refined sugar free.

Rather classic cocktails

Do you like great classic cocktails? Here are some of the best of the best:

• Whiskey Sour The best version of this classic: perfectly balanced with bourbon and lemon.
• Classic Margarita The only margarita recipe you need! How to Make the Best Margarita with 3 Simple Ingredients: Lime, Cointreau, and Tequila, and No Added Sugar.
• Tom Collins Cocktail A Tom Collins is also known as a gin sour: it is light and sparkling with sparkling water.
• Gin Fizz Cocktail Fancy another gin cocktail? Try a refreshing gin fizz: it’s sweet, tart and topped with a fluffy egg white foam.
• Amaretto Sour It has the right balance of amaretto, bourbon, and lemon.

Last update: May 2020