Daiquiri

The daiquiri is a cocktail whose main ingredients are rum, citrus juice, and sugar or other sweetener. The daiquiri is one of the six basic drinks listed in David A. Embury's classic The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, which also lists some variations.

Main Alcohol: Rum

Ingredients:

• 45 ml White rum, 
• 30 ml Lime juice, 
• 15 ml Simple syrup
  

Preparation: Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain in chilled cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up; without ice

Standard garnish: Half a lime slice

Drinkware: Cocktail glass