Garnish:
Lime zest twist (discarded) & lime wedge on rim
How to make:
Cut zest from your lime for garnish prior to squeezing for juice. MUDDLE cardamom in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
| 3 dried | Green cardamom pods |
| 1 2/3 fl oz | Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/3 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix) |
| 4 drop | Bob's Cardamom bitters |
| 1/3 fl oz | Chilled water |
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Review:
A charcoal-filtered light rum works best as more full-bodied rums simply don't sit well with the cardamon. Hit the right balance with the right rum and this delicately cardamon-influenced daiquiri is delicious.
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History:
Adapted from a recipe created in January 2021 by Richard Godwin in Bristol, England this recipe is based on yours truly's 10:3:2 Daiquiri formula.
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 18.98% alc./vol. (37.96° proof)
- 16.2 grams of pure alcohol
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