Daiquiri

Daiquiri is a type of cocktail that is made from rum, lime juice, and sugar or other sweetener. The drink is named after the Daiquiri beach located in Cuba, where it was reportedly invented.

History

The Daiquiri was supposedly invented by an American mining engineer named Jennings Cox who was in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. It is believed that Cox came up with the drink when he ran out of gin while entertaining guests. The Daiquiri was later introduced to the United States by Admiral Lucius Johnson who shared it at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C.

Preparation

To prepare a Daiquiri, the ingredients are shaken with ice and then strained into a chilled cocktail glass. The proportions of the ingredients can vary based on personal preference, but a common recipe is 2 parts rum, 1 part lime juice, and 1 part sugar syrup.

Variations

There are many variations of the Daiquiri, including the Strawberry Daiquiri and the Banana Daiquiri. These versions often include the addition of fruit and are sometimes served frozen.

In popular culture

The Daiquiri has been mentioned in several works of literature and film, including in the writings of Ernest Hemingway and in the James Bond series.

See also

• List of cocktails
• Cuban cuisine

References

Daiquiri Resources
Latest articles Most recent articles Ongoing trials	Wikipedia