The Daiquiri cocktail will appeal to both men and women. It has the perfect combination of sour, sweet and bitter tastes. It is also very easy to prepare.
The Daiquiri cocktail is a Cuban alcoholic beverage based on light rum. Daiquiri is one of the most popular cocktails in the world. The classic "Daiquiri" has a yellow-green color and a mild sweet-sour taste with a very light, barely perceptible bitterness. An analogue of this alcoholic drink is the Brazilian Caipirinha cocktail.
The history of the "Daiquiri"
It is believed that the cocktail got its name in honor of the Cuban Daiquiri beach near Santiago. This name was given to the alcoholic drink by an American engineer who invented the cocktail. However, in fact, the popular Daiquiri cocktail was created by Constantin Rubalcaba Werth at El Floridita La Habana - this world famous bar was opened in 1817.
Types of "Daiquiri"
There are many varieties of the Daiquiri cocktail, where other berry and fruit juices are used instead of lime. These cocktail variants also contain additional ingredients such as liqueur or gin.
The main types of Daiquiri cocktail are as follows:
- Strawberry Daiquiri is a classic cocktail where strawberry syrup or strawberries are added instead of lime.
- Gin "Daiquiri" - this cocktail is based on rum and gin, with the addition of lemon juice and sugar syrup. This drink is prepared in a shaker and served without ice.
- Papa Doble - Daiquiri cocktail with a double portion of light rum.
- Daiquiri Floridity is an iced (crushed) cocktail made with golden rum, liqueur, lime juice and cane sugar.
- Daiquiri Mulata - This cocktail differs from Daiquiri Floridity in that it contains coffee liqueur.
- Hemingway Special is a sugar-free version of the Daiquiri cocktail. Instead of lime juice, grapefruit juice is added, and Maraschino liqueur is also an obligatory ingredient.
- "Daiquiri Frappe" - a cocktail with crushed ice, prepared on the basis of white rum with the addition of Maraschino liqueur, sugar syrup, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
Daiquiri cocktail ingredients
The classic Daiquiri cocktail usually consists of light rum, lime juice, sugar syrup and crushed ice.
Daiquiri varieties may contain Maraschino liqueur, freshly squeezed fruit or berry juices, fruit and berry syrups, and other ingredients.
Calorie content "Daiquiri"
The calorie content of the Daiquiri cocktail depends on its variety. The calorie content of the classic version of this drink is approximately 186 kcal per 100 g.
How and with what to drink "Daiquiri"
The classic Daiquiri cocktail can be used as an aperitif, it goes well with many dishes. It is served in a Martini or Margarita glass, decorated with a slice of lime.
Daiquiri fruit varieties can be served with desserts. Drink this alcoholic cocktail through a straw or in small sips.
Useful properties of "Daiquiri"
In small quantities, this alcoholic drink has a positive effect on the body. The classic cocktail "Daiquiri" has the following advantages:
- improves appetite;
- enhances immunity;
- can be used as a prophylaxis for colds.
Also, if you drink such a cocktail before bedtime, it will help you relax and fall asleep quickly.
Who should not use the Daiquiri cocktail
Like any alcoholic drink, the Daiquiri cocktail has contraindications. This drink is highly undesirable to use when:
- serious kidney disease, such as kidney failure;
- cirrhosis and other severe liver diseases;
- serious pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
- some diseases of the hematopoietic system.
Also, if the attending physician has prohibited the use of alcohol in any form and quantity, then the Daiquiri cocktail will have to be abandoned.
How to make a Daiquiri cocktail at home
It is very easy to prepare "Daiquiri" yourself. The only problem you can face is finding the right ingredients.
Classic recipe "Daiquiri"
For "Daiquiri" according to the classic recipe you will need:
- 45 ml of light rum;
- 25 ml freshly squeezed lime juice;
- 15 ml sugar syrup;
- crushed ice.
The classic Daiquiri cocktail is best prepared in a shaker. In a shaker, lime juice and sugar are thoroughly mixed with a spoon, then lump and crushed ice are added in equal proportions. You can also use only crushed ice.
Rum is poured into the ice and mixed for at least a minute. If the shaker is covered with frost, the cocktail is ready. So that there are no ice fragments in the drink, the cocktail must be filtered and only then poured into a chilled glass.
How to make banana "Daiquiri"
This is one of the most popular daiquiri cocktails. To prepare it, you will need:
- light rum - 60 ml;
- half a ripe chopped banana;
- freshly squeezed lemon juice - 25 ml;
- sugar syrup -20 ml;
- crushed ice.
For decoration:
cherry and a small slice of banana
All ingredients are blended in a blender until puree. Then the cocktail is poured into a glass and a skewer is placed on which a cherry and a slice of banana are strung. Also, be sure to put a thick straw in the glass.
Daiquiri cherry cocktail recipe
To prepare cherry "Daiquiri" you need to take:
- white rum - 20 ml;
- Kirsch brandy - 10 ml;
- cherry brandy - 45 ml;
- sugar syrup and fresh lemon juice - 20 ml each;
- De Cuyper Grenadine liqueur - 10 ml;
- crushed ice.
For decoration:
- cherry;
- lemon slice.
Mix all ingredients well in a blender without ice. Then add ice and mix everything thoroughly again. Pour the finished cocktail into glasses and garnish with cherries and lemon.
How to make a Daiquiri coconut cocktail
To prepare the coconut version of the Daiquiri cocktail, you will need the following ingredients:
- coconut rum - 20 ml;
- white rum - 40 ml;
- sugar syrup - 15 ml;
- freshly squeezed lime juice - 10 ml;
- coconut cream - 15 ml.
For decoration:
- strong dark rum - 1 tsp;
- sweet coconut flakes;
- slice of lime.
Mix all components in a shaker, pour the finished drink into a glass filled with crushed ice. Gently pour dark rum on top. Before serving, the cocktail should be garnished with coconut flakes (the edge of the glass) and a slice of lime.
Peach Daiquiri
Have to take:
- white rum - 40 ml;
- Southern Comfort liqueur - 20 ml;
- sugar syrup - 10 ml;
- lime juice - 20 ml;
- a quarter peach, minced, without the skin;
- pineapple juice - 10 ml.
All ingredients must be mixed well in a blender, then add crushed ice and mix again. The resulting cocktail is poured into wine glasses, decorated with a peach slice and served with a thick straw.
Important recommendations
When preparing a Daiquiri cocktail at home, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Rum for making a cocktail should be light and of good quality.
- Don't put too much sugar in the Daiquiri, especially if it's a fruit or berry version of the cocktail.
- If there is no sugar syrup, then it can be replaced with granulated sugar - the taste of the cocktail will not suffer from this.
- Lime juice can be substituted for lemon juice, but only if lime is not available.
- There is no need to add ice to frozen cocktails.
- Before adding fruits or berries to a cocktail, you must remove the skin from them.
- Daiquiri fruit and berry cocktails should have a sorbet consistency.
- If desired, crushed ice can be added to the cocktail glass if the drink is prepared without ice according to the recipe.
