BASE RUM

BACARDÍ Superior

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Daiquiri (shaken)

Discover how to make the perfect Daiquiri cocktail at home! The original BACARDÍ Daiquiri recipe combines BACARDÍ Superior rum with fresh lime juice and sugar for a crisp, refreshing drink. Learn the simple steps to create this iconic rum cocktail!

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Daiquiri (shaken)

Ingredients

2 oz BACARDÍ Superior
1 oz fresh lime juice
2 tsp caster sugar
Cubed & crushed ice
Coupette glass

Servings

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Daiquiri recipe

One step at a time

Step 1

Stir

Add the fresh lime juice and sugar to your cocktail shaker, then stir until the sugar completely dissolves.

Step 2

Pour

Pour in BACARDÍ Superior rum, then fill the shaker with half cubed ice and half crushed ice.

Step 3

Shake

Shake vigorously until the shaker becomes frosted and ice-cold to the touch.

Step 4

Serve

Strain through a fine strainer into a chilled cocktail glass for the perfect Daiquiri.

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tasting notes

What does a Daiquiri taste like? This classic rum cocktail is famous for its perfect balance of flavors. Created using BACARDÍ Superior rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar, the traditional Daiquiri recipe has long been considered the true test of a skilled bartender.

tips

Mix like a pro

A cold glass makes a world of difference for a perfectly refreshing drink. To achieve this, either keep your glass in the freezer or fill it with ice and water while you prepare your cocktail. Empty it just before serving for the ultimate chill factor.

To make a frozen strawberry Daiquiri, simply add 6 strawberries to your frozen Daiquiri recipe.

Superfine sugar (or caster sugar) is ideal for a hand-shaken Daiquiri. Its fine texture dissolves easily with lime juice, adding balanced sweetness and a subtle, sherbet-like note for a bright, zesty mouthfeel.

Juicing your lime a few hours before making your cocktail can soften its acidity, mellowing the sharpness and creating a smoother mouthfeel in the final drink.

where it all began

ENGINEERING THE PERFECT DRINK

The Daiquiri was born in the Cuban town of Daiquirí, where American engineer Jennings Cox mixed lime, sugar, and BACARDÍ rum to beat the tropical heat. It later rose to fame at Havana’s El Floridita bar, championed by bartender Constantino Ribalaigua Vert. With fans like Ernest Hemingway, it became a global icon—crisp, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant.