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Daiquiri No. 1 (Embury's 8:2:1 formula)

Traditionally, a Daiquiri is made with light white rum, but if I feel like breaking with tradition and using aged rum, I find David Embury's 8:2:1 formula...
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Matt’s Avatar Matt
23rd July 2024 at 03:02
A rum lovers version of daiquiri - a great cocktail. Rum dominates the ratios, so PICK A RUM YOU LIKE!! A funky Jamaican; a smooth, aged blend; or a unique, barrel-aged specialy - any of those should do well with the slightly sweet and citrusy background. I don't really like using a mild, white rum here since I don't think this type stands up well on it's own.
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Chris Dimal’s Avatar Chris Dimal
24th May at 09:45
Absolutely agreed. I actually made it to the actual proportions (so not the 12:3:2 way that the website recipe actually showcases). Used OFTD and Appleton Reserve Blend and it makes for a quite dry, yet rich and satisfying Daiquiri. This is for ones who REALLY love their rum.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
25th January 2023 at 01:08
Rum was my first alcohol I began drinking nearly 50 years ago, and it still is my favourite. We have, at least, 20 different rums, but prefer those from Barbados, Jamaica, Haiti, or Martinique.
This was excellent. Great flavour with the rum being forward, but still very refreshing.
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David M.’s Avatar David M.
3rd December 2022 at 04:57
Made with a 5 year old rum from Belize. Sipping this on a December evening, my wife said, “I think of daiquiris as being a beach drink, but this has a nice wintry quality.”
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