Daiquiri
Classic daiquiri served in a cocktail glass | |
| Type | Cocktail |
|---|---|
| Ingredients |
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| Standard drinkware | Cocktail glass |
| Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
| Preparation | In a cocktail shaker add all ingredients. Stir well to dissolve the sugar. Add ice and shake. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. |
The daiquiri (/ˈdaɪkəri, ˈdæk-/; Spanish: daiquirí [dajkiˈɾi]) is a cocktail whose main ingredients are rum, citrus juice (typically lime juice), and sugar or other sweetener.
The daiquiri is one of the six basic drinks listed in David A. Embury's classic The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, which also lists some variations.