Crisp, clean, and balanced, the daiquiri was a favorite of Hemingway. Michael Kraus
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A crisp white rum is perfect for this elegant classic. This recipe first appeared in our May 2013 issue with Robert Simonson’s article Papa’s Favorite Poison.

Classic Daiquiri Classic Daiquiri
A crisp white rum is perfect for this elegant classic cocktail recipe.
Yield: makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄2 oz. Caña Brava rum
  • 1⁄2 oz. simple syrup
  • 3⁄4 oz. fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in ice-filled shaker; shake. Strain over crushed ice into a cocktail glass.

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