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Daiquiri (no added sugar & low-calorie)
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Daiquiri (no added sugar & low-calorie)
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Sugar-free sweetener syrup |
| 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.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Light and delicate, and not overly citrusy so allowing the rum to shine. And it's sugar-free! At least it is if you choose your rum carefully.
History:
Adapted from the classic serve by yours truly (Simon Difford) in January 2019.
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Nutrition:
One serving of Daiquiri (no added sugar & low-calorie) contains 105 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 17.3% alc./vol. (17.3° proof)
- 14.7 grams of pure alcohol
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