Derby Daiquiri

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Discerning Drinkers (27 ratings)

Serve in

Coupe glass
Ingredients:
1 1/2 fl oz Light gold rum (1-3 year old molasses column)
1 fl oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 fl oz Monin Pure Cane Syrup
14 barspoon Xanthan gum (E415)
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Garnish:

Lime wedge on rim

How to make:

DRY BLEND (without ice) first 4 ingredients and gradually add Xanthan gum while continuing to blend. Add half a 7oz scoop of crushed ice and blend again. Pour into chilled glass.

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Strength & taste guide:


Review:

For those seeking the shaken version previously above:
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Orange zest twist
How to make: SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
60ml (2oz) Light white rum
22.5ml (.75oz) Orange juice
15ml (.5oz) Lime juice
7.5 (.25oz) Sugar syrup

History:

The Kentucky Derby has long been associated with the Mint Julep and in 1959, the folk behind the Florida Derby turned to a famous local bar in search of a libation to serve at their own racecourse, Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach. So, in 1959, Mariano Licudine at The Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant and Tiki bar in Oakland Park, Florida, created the Derby, the official cocktail of the Florida Derby.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 15.58% alc./vol. (31.16° proof)
  • 16.4 grams of pure alcohol
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The day Prohibition started image

The day Prohibition started

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