Florida Daiquiri

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (66 ratings)

Serve in

Coupe glass

Photographed in

UB Retro Coupe 1910

Garnish:

Luxardo Maraschino cherry

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

2 fl oz Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old)
1/2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1/4 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix)
1/2 fl oz Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
1/6 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
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Review:

This classic blend of rum, lime and sugar, but with a hint of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and maraschino. A user-friendly version of a Hemingway Special.

History:

The shaken version of the Daiquiri No.1 refined and made famous Constantino Ribalaigua Vert at El Florida bar (later renamed El Floridita) in Havana, Cuba.

Nutrition:

170 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 20.14% alc./vol. (40.28° proof)
  • 20.6 grams of pure alcohol
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Difford’s Guide to Cocktails Book 17th Edition

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Easy Jigger image

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The Easy Jigger® is a measure designed for use when making cocktails, primarily in the home but also by professional bartenders. It has a unique design

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