THE DAIQUIRI

The daiquiri is definitely in my top 5 classic cocktails, and is perhaps one of the easiest, cheapest, and most perfectly delicious classics you can make. And no - you don't need a blender or strawberries. It's the perfect no-frills summer cocktail, and should be in your arsenal if it isn't already. 

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Prep time: 20 minutes

Makes 1 cocktail

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Ingredients: 

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2 oz white rum (you can actually use any type of rum you want, but this is classic. Plantation 3 Stars or Bacardi Silver are good options.)

1 oz fresh lime juice

3/4 oz simple syrup (1 cup of sugar will make enough syrup for many cocktails)

Lime wheel for garnish

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Instructions:

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1.) To make your simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water on the stove and heat on medium, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. 

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2.) Add rum, lime, and syrup to your shaker and fill it with ice. Rather than using smaller ice cubes, I like to use one large cube for this drink, as it minimizes dilution and makes the drink taste even brighter; that said, this is totally optional - use the ice you have. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds or until the shaker feels really cold. Strain into a coupe or martini glass and garnish the surface with a lime wheel. Enjoy.

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