
1. Chill a cocktail glass. 2. Fill a shaker with ice. 3. Add the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. 4. Shake well until chilled. 5. Strain into the chilled glass.
The Daiquiri is a Cuban classic and one of the most important rum sours. Its name is linked to the Daiquirí area of Cuba, and the formula became the basis for countless variations. The strength of the cocktail lies in simplicity: a good Daiquiri should be neither syrupy nor overly sour. It shows the quality of the rum and the precision of the balance between lime and sweetness.