Daiquiri

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.

This article is about the mixed drink. For the Cuban village, see Daiquirí.
Daiquiri
IBA official cocktail
Classic Daiquiri served in a cocktail glass
TypeCocktail
Base spirit
  • Rum
ServedStraight up: chilled, without ice
Standard drinkware Cocktail glass
IBA specified
ingredients†
  • 60 ml white Cuban rum
  • 20 ml fresh lime juice
  • 2 bar spoons superfine sugar
PreparationIn a cocktail shaker add all ingredients. Stir well to dissolve the sugar. Add ice and shake. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Commonly servedHappy Hour / Summer drink
† Daiquiri recipe at International Bartenders Association

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.

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