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Classic Daiquiri Cocktail Recipe

Written by MasterClass

Last updated: Aug 27, 2024 • 1 min read

Daiquiris are classic rum cocktails that use three main ingredients to create a perfect balance of sweet and sour: rum, citrus juice (most often lime), and sweetener. They’re traditionally served in a cocktail glass without ice.

Daiquiris can come in all sorts of flavors—from strawberry to avocado—but the most basic (and the original) is called simply the classic daiquiri.