COCKTAILS

Daiquiri (shaken)

Rum, lime and sugar go back a long way in the Caribbean. The classic Daiquiri expertly blends BACARDÍ Superior rum with the citrus of lime and sweetness of sugar - a classic flavor combination best served ice cold.

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HOW TO
MAKE A
DAIQUIRI

Add some zing to your evening with a classic Daiquiri made with fresh lime.

How to make a

Daiquiri (shaken)

  • 2 oz BACARDÍ Superior rum
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1/3 oz extra fine sugar
Daiquiri recipe

One step at a time

Step 1

Stir

Add lime juice and sugar to a shaker and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Step 2

Pour

Pour in the BACARDÍ Superior Rum and fill the shaker with half-cubed ice, followed by some half-crushed ice.
Step 3

Shake

Place the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
Step 4

Strain

Finally, strain through a fine tea strainer into a chilled coupette.

Serve This Cocktail

Cold and Fresh

A Daiquiri is meant to be cold. Ice cold. Almost hard-to-hold cold. Be sure to shake it enough to get those fine flavors chilled and frosting. Because of this, it’s the perfect cocktail to enjoy as a single serving.

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Make your Daiquiri deluxe by mixing with a rum from the BACARDÍ premium range.

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FAQ

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

How is rum made?

Rum is made using only three ingredients: molasses from sugarcane, yeast and water. Ingredients are fermented, then distilled, aged, filtered and blended.

How do you make a Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri cocktail?

To make a frozen strawberry Daiquiri, simply add 3-4 strawberries to your traditional Daiquiri recipe.

What is white rum?

White rum is usually a light-bodied variant with a soft, sweet taste. It’s often used in light refreshing cocktails, especially favorites, like the Mojito and Daiquiri.

What is the history of the Daiquiri?

It’s reported that in the 1700s, the British Navy supplied their sailors with a grog of rum, sugar lime juice and water to keep their thirsts quenched, creating an earlier, unofficial form of Daiquiri. But the Daiquiri as we know it today was invented by Jennings Cox and named after the town in Cuba he created it in.