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Classic Daiquiri
With just three ingredients this is just about the simplest cocktail there is, and utterly delicious.
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Yields:
1
Total Time:
5 mins
Ingredients
- 60 ml
white rum
- 30 ml
fresh lime juice
- 15 ml
sugar syrup (see GH tip)
Few ice cubes
Directions
- Step 1Pop a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for 10min.
- Step 2To serve, remove glass from freezer. In a sealed cocktail shaker (or a jam jar with a lid) shake all the ingredients. Strain into the glass, Serve.
GH tip
You can buy sugar syrup (find it with spirits in the supermarket), or you can make your own. Heat equal quantities granulated sugar and water in small pan, stirring, until dissolved, then bring to the boil. Remove from heat, cool, then store in anairtight container or sterilised bottle in the fridge.
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