Daiquiri
ORIGIN
Santiago de Cuba · Late 1800s
TASTING NOTES
Bright lime acidity balanced by clean rum and the subtle caramel depth of demerara sugar. Crisp and refreshing up front, with a soft, rounded finish that lingers just long enough.
GLASS
Coupe
BASE
White Rum
MIX
Shaken
NOTES
The Daiquiri is a study in restraint. With only three ingredients, every choice matters.
White rum provides structure and lift. Fresh lime brings clarity and tension. Demerara syrup adds quiet depth, introducing notes of raw sugar and warmth that soften the acidity without dulling it. The result is still crisp, but more grounded, more complete.
This is not a tropical novelty. It is a cocktail built on balance and intention. Cold, clean, and precise, the Daiquiri reveals its character immediately and rewards care in the details.
ARCHDALE RECIPE
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- .75 oz demerara syrup
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
1. Build
Add the white rum, fresh lime juice, and demerara syrup to a shaker.
2. Mix
Fill with ice and shake firmly until well chilled and lightly aerated.
3. Finish
Strain into a chilled coupe. Serve with a lime wheel garnish and let the balance carry the drink.