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Daiquiri No. 1 (Embury's 8:2:1 formula)

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Daiquiri No. 1 (Embury's 8:2:1 formula) image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years
1⁄2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄3 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix
4 drop Vanilla bitters (optional)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wedge.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Daiquiri No. 1 (Embury's 8:2:1 formula) contains 205 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 20.75% alc./vol. (41.51° proof)
  • 19 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

According to David A. Embury's 1948 The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, the classic proportions of a daiquiri are 8 parts (2 shots) white label Cuban rum, 2 parts (1/2 shot) lime juice and 1 part (1/4 shot) sugar syrup.

See: Daiquiri cocktai history

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Review

Traditionally, a Daiquiri is made with light white rum, but if I feel like breaking with tradition and using aged rum, I find David Embury's 8:2:1 formula works particularly well with a 'sweet' aged rum. However, with drier aged rums, depending on the sourness of the limes, I up the sugar from 7.5ml (representing 1 part from the 8:2:1 formula) towards 10ml (as in the recipe above). So, depending on your rum and limes, 12:3:2 may be better than 8:2:1.

Variations/similar cocktails

Daiquiri No.1 Difford's 3:2:1 recipe
Daiquiri No.1 6:2:1 recipe
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Comments & Discussion

Matt Premium Member
A rum lovers version of daiquiri - a great cocktail. Rum dominates the ratios, so PICK A RUM YOU LIKE!! A funky Jamaican; a smooth, aged blend; or a unique, barrel-aged specialy - any of those should do well with the slightly sweet and citrusy background. I don't really like using a mild, white rum here since I don't think this type stands up well on it's own.
score: 1
Chris Dimal
Absolutely agreed. I actually made it to the actual proportions (so not the 12:3:2 way that the website recipe actually showcases). Used OFTD and Appleton Reserve Blend and it makes for a quite dry, yet rich and satisfying Daiquiri. This is for ones who REALLY love their rum.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Rum was my first alcohol I began drinking nearly 50 years ago, and it still is my favourite. We have, at least, 20 different rums, but prefer those from Barbados, Jamaica, Haiti, or Martinique.
This was excellent. Great flavour with the rum being forward, but still very refreshing.
score: 2
David M. Premium Member
Made with a 5 year old rum from Belize. Sipping this on a December evening, my wife said, “I think of daiquiris as being a beach drink, but this has a nice wintry quality.”
score: 2

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