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Elderflower Daiquiri
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Elderflower Daiquiri
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Elderflower liqueur |
| 1⁄3 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Chilled water omit if using wet ice |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge on rim &/or elderflower sprig when in season.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Elderflower liqueur adds floral interest to the classic Daiquiri.
History:
Created in 2006 by yours truly, London, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of Elderflower Daiquiri contains 160 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 19.47% alc./vol. (19.47° proof)
- 18 grams of pure alcohol
- More Aperitivo/aperitif cocktails
- More Floral (e.g. Elderflower spritz) cocktails
- More Sours (citrus) cocktails
- More Spring cocktails
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