Rum / Shake
Daiquiri
Three ingredients, one lesson in balancing a sour: spirit, citrus and sweetness.
Reference: IBA · Source checked 24 September 2026 · Not independently taste-tested
Ingredients
- white Cuban rum60 ml
- fresh lime juice20 ml
- superfine sugar2 bar spoons
Quantities scale proportionally. Ice, garnish and “to top” amounts depend on the glass. Prepare individual portions when a shaker or mixing glass cannot hold the full batch.
Garnish: No garnish required.
Method
- 1
Combine the rum, lime and sugar in a shaker. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- 2
Add ice, close the shaker and shake.
- 3
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Understand the craft
The learning point
Sugar changes perceived acidity without removing the acid. Keeping the lime quantity constant lets you explore that relationship in a simulator.
Watch for this
A common mistake
Undissolved sugar leaves a gritty texture and an uneven result. Dissolve it before adding ice.