RECIPE: Classic Daiquiri

This deceptively simple recipe is classic for a reason. It’s refreshing and delicious. The sweetness of the rich syrup and tart floral character of fresh lime enhance, but don’t overwhelm, the complex flavor of agricole rum. Try this recipe with a variety of rums and see how different the flavor and aroma of the cocktails are depending on the type and quality of rum you used. Cheers!

Recipe courtesy of Chandra Lucariello, Director of Mixology & Spirits Education for Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits of Hawaii

| Ingredients |

  • 2 oz Kō Hana agricole rum

  • 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice

  • .75 oz rich simple syrup (a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water rather than the typical 1:1)

  • lime wheels, for garnish

| Preparation | In a shaker filled with ice, add the rum, lime juice and rich syrup.  Shake and strain into coupe. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Catherine Neville