CubaMedium · Cold
Daiquiri de la Casa
A ceremonial house daiquiri prepared with precision — white rum, hand-squeezed lime juice, and cane sugar, shaken over ice until frost forms on the glass and the liquid breathes with tropical clarity.
Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min
Method
1
Chill two coupe or martini glasses by filling with ice water and setting aside for at least 5 minutes. When ready to serve, discard ice water and set glasses in the coldest part of your refrigerator.
2
Add 1 oz white sugar to a small saucepan with 1 oz water. Heat over low flame, stirring gently until sugar dissolves completely into a light syrup, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. This is your simple syrup.
3
Using a citrus press or hand reamer, juice 2 limes until you have 2 oz of fresh juice. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp and seeds.
4
5
Seal the shaker with the lid and cap. Grasp firmly with both hands. Shake with full commitment — 15 to 20 seconds — until the shaker grows so cold that frost forms on its exterior and your palms ache. The drink must be thoroughly chilled and slightly diluted by the meltwater, not watered down.
6
Remove the ice from the chilled glasses. Double-strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into the glasses, letting the liquid settle with a slight head.
7
Cut a thin lime wheel from a fresh lime. Float it on the rim or drop it gently into the glass as a garnish.
B
Nutri-Score
Good balance
A–E · lower is better · score 1
Calories
204
per serving
Low saturated fat · 0gLow salt · 5mg
Protein
0g
Carbs
21g
Fat
0g
Sat. fat
0g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
15g
Sodium
5mg
Dairy FreeGluten FreeVeganDiabetesHeart HealthyLow CarbLow Fat
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
B
Environmental impact
Low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.1
per serving
BCarbon
White Rum drives 63% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
1
Umami
4
Sweet
0
Salty
5
Sour
2
Bitter
1
Spicy
Textures
ColdLiquidSilkySmooth
Aromas
AlcoholBrightCitrusFreshTropical
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Cobbler ShakerSafety & Storage
Allergen Warning
This cocktail contains alcohol that may contain sulfite preservatives. Individuals with sulfite sensitivity should exercise caution.
High Risk Population
This beverage contains alcohol and is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, those with liver conditions, or individuals taking medications that interact with alcohol.
Equipment Safety
Chilled glassware reaching near-freezing temperatures poses a burn risk when handled directly. Use a cloth or appropriate protection when handling frost-covered shaker and glasses.
Storage
Store white rum sealed in a cool, dark place. Prepared cocktail should be served immediately; do not store pre-shaken cocktails as dilution will continue and quality will degrade.
Handling
When straining chilled glasses and shaker, be aware that metal and glass at extreme cold temperatures can cause skin to stick if moist, potentially leading to injury.
Double-straining through fine mesh removes pulp and seeds, but exercise caution when handling the strainer to avoid spills that could create slipping hazards on surfaces.
Pro Tips
Technique
The shake must be violent and committed—fifteen to twenty seconds until your palms ache and frost crowns the shaker like winter on a windowpane. Anything less is half-measured, and half-measures insult everyone who came before us.
Substitution
Should you lack cane sugar syrup, dissolve two parts raw cane sugar in one part water over low heat. This is not ideal, but it honors the spirit of the original more than any commercial sweet-and-sour mix ever could.
From the chef
Three ingredients, one rule: nothing artificial, nothing bottled, nothing rushed. White rum, hand-squeezed lime, cane syrup — the daiquiri asks only that each element be what it claims to be. The rum must have character; the lime must be pressed that morning; the syrup must be made with patience and cooled completely before it touches the ice. The shaker goes until the exterior frosts and your palms ache with cold — that is the moment of proper dilution, the point where the drink breathes. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. The lime wheel is not decoration; it is a marker of the care that went before it.
TagsClassic CocktailRum CocktailCitrusCeremonialRefreshingBalancedHand CraftedServed ColdGarnishedTraditionalProhibition Era
AllergensSulfites
Source: generated · June 13, 2026