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Bajan Daiquiri
A full-flavoured Daiquiri with a delicate touch of clove
Kevin Haynes
22nd October 2025 at 22:29
I had a little leftover honey syrup so I used that instead of the spoonful of sugar. I should have also toned back the falernum or upped the rum + lime in response. But otherwise, the honey added an extra flavor complexity that I really enjoyed!
27th July 2024 at 21:39
Having recently visited Barbados and picked up some Bajan rum, I had to give this another go (for science!) and have to say its superb with Four Square rum.
14th September 2023 at 12:04
Simon, it is interesting that you've stuck with a Cuban rum, rather than a Bajan rum. Is there a specific reason for that?
15th September 2023 at 09:55
Hi Simon, Thanks for that. I did have Havana Club in my rums. I've removed it and the recipe is now selecting Veritas, although the "buy direct from Diffords Guide" is still showing Havana Club, but that's fine. Thanks for solving the mystery.
14th September 2023 at 17:50
Before sending screen shot, please can you confirm that you don't have Havana Club, amonst other rums in Your Ingredients?
15th November 2022 at 02:22
Great. Left out the optional powdered sugar, and it was delightfully tart. Everything was in balance. Went wonderfully with dinner.
22nd April 2022 at 20:46
Very good cocktail! I used Bitter Truth Falernum and as it is quite intense a bit more (6cl) Havana Club 3Y which came out very balanced.
1st November 2021 at 01:58
Needs 1/3 simple syrup.
2nd November 2021 at 21:24
Made with Difford's Falernum and ripe limes I like as is but I can see some may like as 5ml 2:1 or 7.5ml 1:1 sugar syrup or even more. However, better with powdered sugar so I have added 1 spoon of this as an option. Many thanks for your feedback.
8th July 2021 at 20:30
Zaya 16 and Falernum No 9 was just too much. Mad flavorful, but taxing. But it's what I had and I'll surely revisit many times to test rum brands. Great ratio.
31st October 2020 at 23:53
Really enjoyed this cocktail. However I suspect that the picture you show on this page isn’t the correct picture. Veritas is light coloured, as is falernum.
1st November 2020 at 09:11
Thanks for pointing out Andy. I'll replace the image ASAP.