Cuban Daiquiri

Strawberry Daiquiri

To make a classic Cuban daiquiri you really only need three ingredients – a little something sweet, a little something sour, and some good rum. Variations usually include fruit juice or fresh fruit blended into the cocktail, like the strawberry daiquiri pictured above. This recipe takes a classic Cuban daiquiri up a notch with maraschino cherry liqueur and a garnish of brandied cherries. Try this elegant, no-blender-required cocktail for your next date night or get together. 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 1/4 oz Maraschino cherry liqueur
• Garnish: thin slice of lime and brandied cherries

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake well, until chilled.
2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a thin slice of lime and a brandied cherry.

Adapted from Saveur.