Daiquiri
A rum sour made with lime juice and simple syrup. It is tart with a balanced, moderately sweet profile and moderate strength at about 14% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Daiquiri
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Volume179 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)64 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar14 g (7.8%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.75%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Jacques Straub, “Drinks” (1914)
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Daiquiri