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Vanilla & Grapefruit Daiquiri

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (63)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2/3 fl oz Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column)
1/2 fl oz Licor 43 Original liqueur
1/2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 fl oz Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
1/6 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
4 drop Difford's Daiquiri Bitters

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe 1910

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of grapefruit zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS grapefruit zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Vanilla & Grapefruit Daiquiri contains 168 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 18.13% alc./vol. (36.27° proof)
  • 19.5 grams of pure alcohol
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History

Created in 2003 by yours truly in London, England.

Review

Reminiscent of a Hemingway Special, this citrusy, vanilla-laced Daiquiri has a tangy bittersweet finish.

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Comments & Discussion

Frederic D. Premium Member
Very nice drink. Tart and vanilla-forward, although I might bump the grapefruit up to 0.75 Oz, as I felt it was getting a bit lost. Bitters are essential to add character as well, and different options might work equally well.
score: 1
Yossi Burg
On my all time favourites list- the Licor 43 is so sweet it doesn't warrant 5ml of rich syrup- maybe just a dash. Great to experiment with different bitters.
score: 1
Mark Catone
This was very nice. Added some cherry bark bitters and elevated it just a bit.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
What an excellent cocktail. Licor 43 and the citrus juices blend perfectly together. Difford's Daquiri Bitters help put it over the top. New one for my favourites.
score: 1
Walter Brookbank
Every Home Bar should have Licor 43. Pulls everything together like nutmeg does in sauces. Real pleasant with a silky mouth feel. 43 and Rum go together like a "hug and a kiss"
score: 3
Jeremy Harrold
Easy to drink but with a degree of complexity from the Bitters and Licor 43. Very good.
score: 0
Mark Artis Premium Member
Hit the el dorado white rum with a bit of liquor 43. Such a refreshing daiquiri variation
score: 0