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Daiquiri Cocktail Recipe

Invite the sun into your kitchen with this delicious Daiquiri recipe—a refreshing mix of light rum and zesty lime juice to be enjoyed any time of year.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces light rum
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • ice
  • Lime wheel for garnish (optional)

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Fill a shaker with ice. Add the rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Cover and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  3. If you like, garnish with a lime wheel.

Notes

  • Use that shot glass to get the balance right. You can adjust afterwards if the original ratio is not up to snuff.
  • Choose a high-quality rum.
  • Shake well... then shake some more. Aim for 15–20 seconds to ensure the ingredients are sufficiently chilled and mixed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.02g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 48mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195

% Daily Value*

Calories 195kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 48mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.