Zac's Daiquiri
| 2 fl oz | Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Apple juice/apple cider (cloudy & unsweetened) |
| 1/4 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Martini glass
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
Method
Garnish
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Zac's Daiquiri contains 203 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 18.1% alc./vol. (36.2° proof)
- 18.9 grams of pure alcohol
History
Created in January 2009 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room, London, England.
Review
Originally made for Zacapa rum which suits lemon rather than lime in a Daiquiri. Daiquiris benefit from dilution and here a dash of apple juice adds a barely perceptible amount of fruit as well.
AKA: Zacquiri
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