Daiquiris are a cocktail made with rum, simple syrup, and lime or lemon juice. Frozen daiquiris are made with fruit and blended with alcohol. The drink originated in Cuba and can be made at home with a shaker or blender.
A daiquiri is a type of cocktail that is traditionally made with rum, simple syrup, and lime or lemon juice. Daiquiris can also be made with other types of liquor, in which case the liquor must be specified, such as in a “tequila daiquiri.” Some people confuse a classic daiquiri with a frozen daiquiri, a version made with frozen fruit that is blended in a blender to create a smooth consistency like that of a smoothie. This confusion can be especially frustrating when trying to order one or the other at a coffee shop.
This drink takes its name from Daiquirí, a village in Cuba. Supposedly, the daiquiri was developed by American contractors working in Cuba, taking advantage of the abundant local supplies of rum, sugar, and citrus juice. The original daiquiri was made by pouring simple syrup over crushed ice in a tall glass, then adding citrus juice and light rum. The result is a refreshing drink with a crunchy bite and not too much sweetness. Over time, the drink began to be mixed in a shaker with crushed ice, which is the most common preparation technique today.
Frozen daiquiri is made by mixing frozen fruit such as bananas, strawberries or kiwis with alcohol, ice and a small amount of sugar. Any type of fruit or fruit blend can be used in a frozen daiquiri; some establishments specialize in a unique fruit or blend, though strawberry daiquiris are both common and quite popular. The fruit in this drink tends to mask the strength of the alcohol, leading some people to view it as a more feminine drink.
Preparing traditional daiquiris at home is very simple; if you don’t have access to crushed ice, you can crush the ice in a bag with a hammer to break it into small pieces. Ideally you should use a cocktail shaker to mix the drink, although you can improvise with a jar or even two glasses back-to-back. Use about a teaspoon of simple syrup for every ounce of lime juice and an ounce and a half of your favorite rum. You may find that small variations are needed to tweak the drink of choice, and remember that there are numerous styles of rum available to play with.
For frozen daiquiris, you’ll need a blender and some frozen fruit of your choice. You may find it helps to break the fruit into chunks before mixing with a knife or by hand, and be sure to mix in some ice to keep the drink chilled. Use the same ratios of rum and lime juice as above and slightly less simple syrup, adding about two handfuls of frozen fruit. Since mixing drinks is more labor-intensive, you may find it easier to prepare a large batch of frozen daiquiris than mixing them individually.
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