Zac's Daiquiri

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (18 ratings)

Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
2 oz Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years
12 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
12 oz Apple juice/apple cider (cloudy & unsweetened)
14 oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist .
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into chilled glass.

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Originally made for Zacapa rum which suits lemon rather than lime in a Daiquiri.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.

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History:

Created in January 2009 by yours truly (Simon Difford) at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

Nutrition:

One serving of Zac's Daiquiri contains 203 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 18.1% alc./vol. (18.1° proof)
  • 17.6 grams of pure alcohol

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6th April 2023 at 18:23
The sweetness accompanied with sourness makes this a delightful after dinner treat.