Daiquiri

The daiquiri is a classic cocktail that has been enjoyed for generations. The exact origins of the daiquiri are unclear, but it is believed to have originated in Cuba in the early 1900s. The drink was named after the beach town of Daiquirí, which was located near Santiago de Cuba.

The original daiquiri recipe called for rum, lime juice, and sugar. This simple combination of ingredients results in a refreshing and flavorful drink. Over the years, the daiquiri has been adapted and modified to suit different tastes.

Today, there are many different recipes for the daiquiri. Some of the most popular variations include the strawberry daiquiri, the frozen daiquiri, and the piña colada daiquiri. No matter what your preference, there is a daiquiri recipe out there for you.

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Recipes

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Hemingway Daiquiri

  • grapefruit juice
  • maraschino liqueur
  • maple syrup
  • light rum
  • lime juice
  • lime
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Mango Daiquiris

  • ice
  • mango
  • water
  • lime juice
  • sugar
  • sugar syrup
  • white rum
  • lime
  • mint
  • strawberry
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Daiquiri

  • lime twist
  • white rum
  • lime juice
  • maple syrup
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Caprese Daiquiri

  • herbed olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • white rum
  • basil
  • lime juice
  • maple syrup
  • balsamic vinegar
  • cherry tomato
  • ice
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Rhuby Daiquiri

  • pink grapefruit juice
  • lime wedge
  • maraschino liqueur
  • white rhum agricole
  • lime juice
  • rhubarb syrup
  • ice

Ingredient Breakdown

 
lime juice
white rum
strawberry
ice
sugar
lime
maple syrup
light rum
banana
salt
peach
maraschino liqueur
triple sec
maraschino cherry
water
raspberry
lemon juice
sugar syrup
lime wedge
watermelon
grapefruit juice
coconut milk
lime zest
rhubarb
mango
mint
gold rum
aperitivo cappelletti
coconut cream
scoop ice
lime twist
ice cream
herbed olive oil
pepper
basil
balsamic vinegar
cherry tomato
orange liqueur
rum
kumquat
white grapefruit
light brown sugar
basil flower
celery bitter
rosemary syrup
rhubarb juice
rosemary
lemon
pink grapefruit juice
white rhum agricole
rhubarb syrup
agave nectar

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • ice
  • light rum
  • lime juice

Staple Ingredients

  • lime juice 44%

Common Ingredients

  • sugar 28%
  • white rum 28%

Usual Ingredients

  • lime 25%
  • ice 22%
  • light rum 22%
  • maple syrup 22%

Rarey Ingredients

  • strawberry 16%