THE DAIQUIRI - a must know rum drink!

We're coming up on National Daiquiri Day! Had no idea that was a thing, but I'll take any excuse to make this cocktail! The daiquiri follows a simple, yet perfect drink template - rum, sugar, and lime. Balanced just right, this drink is unforgettable! I'll be making it two ways - the classic "light" version, and a fuller-flavored "dark" rendition. And because balance in a daiquiri is crucial, I'll show you how I adjust the ratios ever so slightly to reach that perfect marriage of sweet and tart. There's no better cocktail to elevate your favorite bottle of rum! Cheers!

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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 1:27
The Booze: 3:35
The Daiquiri Recipes: 4:58
Sips: 5:50
National Taco Day: 7:03

CLASSIC DAIQUIRI RECIPE 4:58
2 oz. (60 ml) Real McCoy 3 year Rum
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water)
Lime wheel for garnish

DARK DAIQUIRI RECIPE 5:10
2 oz. (60 ml) Hamilton Jamaican Black Pot Still Rum
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
Lime wheel for garnish

THE TOOLS
My workhorse double jigger: https://amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My go-to large shaking tin: https://amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: https://amzn.to/3qecbe5
Hawthorne strainer: https://amzn.to/2VBUSWh
Fine mesh strainer: https://amzn.to/4akT1dn
Hand juicer: https://amzn.to/3ioOwFe
Rubber bar mat (6"x12"): https://amzn.to/3h2IJER
The coupes: https://amzn.to/378o4xk

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