Although usually we think of daiquiris as being "fruitful," the original Havana recipe is quite simple. (Hemingway liked his with extra rum and no sugar) Also tough to find a bartender who knows how to make one!
ORIGINAL HAVANA DAIQUIRI
Ingredients
- 2 oz. light rum
- 1 oz. plus one tsp. fresh lime juice
- ½ oz. simple syrup
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously, then strain into a cocktail glass.
SIMPLE STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup white rum
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and coarsely chopped
- freshly squeezed lime juice from 2 to 3 limes
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1 cup Ice cubes
Preparation
In a blender combine the rum, strawberries, lime juice, and ice. Pulse to blend. If you prefer it a little more slushy, add more ice a 1/2 cup at a time and pulse to blend to your desired consistency. Divide between glasses.
