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Snaquiri
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Snaquiri
Photographed in a Bespoke Small Coupe
| 5⁄6 oz | Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Chilled water omit if using wet ice |
| 4 drop | Difford's Daiquiri Bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Mini coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with lime wedge on rim.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A bite-sized Daiquiri No.1 that calls for dainty sips rather than gulps. No, it's not a shot!
Variant:
History:
The Snaquiri and concept of mini-Daiquiris dates back to at least 2010, when Karin Stanley coined the name at Summit Bar in Manhattan, New York City. This version by yours truly.
Nutrition:
One serving of Snaquiri contains 69 calories
Alcohol content:
- 0.5 standard drinks
- 17.34% alc./vol. (17.34° proof)
- 7.4 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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