Daiquiri No. 1 (countdown 3:2:1 formula)
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 oz Light gold rum
- 1 oz Lime juice
- 1⁄2 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
- 1⁄2 oz Chilled water omit if using wet ice
- 4 drop Difford's Daiquiri Bitters optional
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Nutrition:
One serving of Daiquiri No. 1 (countdown 3:2:1 formula) contains 150 calories
History:
I'm indebted to Roger Vilalta who in 2010 at Banker's Bar in Barcelona, Spain made yours truly an excellent daiquiri using this formula.
See: Daiquiri Cocktail history
Review:
Made to the easy-to-remember 3:2:1 Daiquiri "countdown" formula (3 parts rum, 2 parts lime & 1 part sugar), this balanced and limey daiquiri suits a more characterful light rum.
