Riffs & variations

Absinthe Daiquiri

It's surprising both how much absinthe you can use in this bite-sized cocktail and then how much sugar is needed to tame it. Hit the balance and all these

Ace Of Clubs Daiquiri

A Daiquiri with a hint of chocolate.

Agricole Daiquiri

Rhum agricole's distinctive grassy notes shine in this Daiquiri. Dilution is key to a great Daiquiri, particularly in this case, as formulated with a 50%

Ancient Daiquiri

Herbal liqueurs heavily influence this Daiquiri twist.

Basil & Honey Daiquiri

Basil adds dry vegetal notes to a Canchànchara (honey) Daiquiri.

Beachcomber's Daiquiri

Basically a frozen rum margarita.

Bella Donna Daiquiri

Back in 2003, this was the hit cocktail for Difford's Guide staff at the Bellagio, Las Vegas, after working at the Nightclub and Bar Beverage Convention.

Black Daiquiri

More deep golden amber than black in appearance, this Daquiri takes its name from the black rum (well, dark brown rum) it's made with. Pungent rum notes

Cardamom Daiquiri

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

Chiclet Daiquiri

A wonderfully refreshing drink on a summer's day with surprisingly subtle flavours.

Christmas Daiquiri

Fruity rum-laced, cleansing citrus with delicate Christmassy spice.

Coconut Daiquiri

Classic Daiquiri flavour with a pleasing tropical touch.

Columbus Daiquiri

A tangy, apricot flavoured Daiquiri.

Cox's Daiquiri

Vanilla and pineapple bring out the sweetness of the rum against a citrus background.

Daddy's Daiquiri

Rhum agricole, Chartreuse and falernum add their flavoursome character to this Daiquiri.

Daiquiri Authentico

A lightly peppermint spiced influenced Daiquiri.

Daiquiri Elixir

Freshly pressed sugar cane syrup and the French elixir, Chartreuse, add complexity to the classic Daiquiri.

Daiquiri No. 2

A Daiquiri with subtle orange notes, but far from being a mere Orange Daiquiri.

Daiquiri No. 3

A Daiquiri No. 1 with a tang of grapefruit and hint of maraschino. Essentially a Hemingway Special Daiquiri (Papa Doble) Daiquiri for folk without the

Daiquiri No. 5 (Pink Daiquiri)

A Daiquiri sweetened with pomegranate syrup and a splash of maraschino. (Classically blended rather than shaken.

Daiquiri Noir

Honey herbal whiskey liqueur adds complexity to this minty, fresh, aged rum Daiquiri.

Daiquiri Sour

Flavoursome and sweet 'n' sour with an almost creamy mouthfeel.

Daiquiricus

Your choice and alcohol strength of rhum and rum and will dramatically affect this finally balanced and delicious cocktail, along with Martinique rhum

Deluxe Daiquiri

A Pineapple Daiquiri with a split sour base, balanced with almond syrup. A combination which adds a hint of tiki to this cocktail.

Dry Daiquiri

Passion fruit syrup is flavoursome stuff, and its fruity richness is used sparingly to greatly enhance this bittersweet cocktail.

Elderflower Daiquiri

Elderflower liqueur adds floral interest to the classic Daiquiri.

Electric Blue Daiquiri

Zesty orange and agricole rum notes lift this vibrant blue Daiquiri.

Epestone Daiquiri

A pleasant, maroon coloured, blackcurrant-flavoured Daiquiri.

Espresso Daiquiri

A rum-based twist on the ubiquitous and very tasty Espresso Martini.

Florida Daiquiri

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

Four W Daiquiri

The oomph of rum, the sourness of grapefruit and the richness of maple syrup, all aromatised by bitters.

French Daiquiri

A classic Daiquiri made fruity with the addition of black raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice.

Honey Daiquiri

Rich flavoursome honey replaces sugar syrup in this natural Daiquiri. Try experimenting with different kinds of honey. We favour orange blossom honey.

Honeysuckle Daiquiri

A Daiquiri made with flavoursome honey in place of sugar, or a Bee's Knees with rum in place of gin. However you view this, it's damn tasty.

Islay Daiquiri

An aged rum Daiquiri with smoky peated whisky mellowed by rich honey.

Jade Daiquiri

A Daiquiri with a splash of fresh breath-enhancing orange and mint liqueurs.

Macadamia Daiquiri

A delicate hint of banana adds tropical notes to this buttery macadamia Daiquiri.

Mañana Daiquiri

Salmon pink in colour, the Mañana has a subtle and delicate rum laced apricot flavour.

Maison Charles Daiquiri

Reminiscent of concentrated Mojito.

Melba Cocktail

This would be better named, Melba Daiquiri, as it is a Swedish punsch, absinthe, and grenadine influenced Daiquiri. I've dramatically changed the equal

Miami Daiquiri

The merest hint of mint in a refreshing Daiquiri with a dry finish.

Mint Daiquiri

Reminiscent of a short, concentrated Mojito, this Daiquiri works well with either a charcoal filtered 'carta blanca' style light rum or a lightly aged

Mint & Honey Daiquiri

A delicately flavoured Daiquiri with minty freshness and subtle honey flavours.

Montana Daiquiri

As with all Daiquiris, a perfect Montana is finely balanced, including achieving the ideal dilution. The maraschino liqueur and framboise eau de vie add

Nola Daiquiri

Light rum and elderflower with the merest hint of orange and lemon juice.

Nuclear Banana Daiquiri

To quote our friends at Hawksmoor, where we discovered this delicious and indulgent cocktail, Our take on a drink that doesn't take itself too seriously

Nuclear Daiquiri

A great way to inflict mutually assured destruction, although there will be fallout the morning after.

Pink Daiquiri

The quality of the pomegranate syrup will make or break this delicate Daiquiri.

Perfume Daiquiri

The Argentinean Bacardí Legacy 2015 winning cocktail created by Ezequiel Rodríguez at Victoria Brown Bar in Buenos Aires.

Periodista Daiquiri

An orange and apricot Daiquiri. Like most Daiquiris, the Periodista benefits from a little additional dilution, hence the chilled water in my recipe.

Ribalaigua Daiquiri

This unusual Daiquiri leads with sweet maraschino and finishes with sour grapefruit. I've tried with a more flavoursome 'gold' rum, but this is a cocktail

Royal Daiquiri

Adapted from a recipe created circa 1950s by Don The Beachcomber.

Ruby Daiquiri

A well-balanced, almond-influenced Daiquiri.

Santa Marta Daiquiri

A float of Kirsch eau-de-vie adds wonderfully fruity aromatics to an otherwise classic Natural Daiquiri.

Santiago Daiquiri

This Daiquiri is particularly delicate in its balance between sweet and sour.

Spiced Apple Daiquiri

Sour apple and cinnamon spice with rum.

Snaquiri

A bite-sized Daiquiri No.1 that calls for dainty sips rather than gulps. No, it's not a shot!

Swedish Rum Punch

A flavoursome Daiquiri-style with the subtle spice of Swedish punch.

Thai Red Daiquiri

Created in December 2008 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

Ti' Time Daiquiri

The Ti' Punch meets the Daiquiri.

Tres Amigos Daiquiri

Actually this is a Navy rum influenced Margarita made to Daiquiri proportions, but whatever it's called, it's damn good.

Triple Grapefruit Daiquiri

Grapefruit in three different forms laced with lightly aged rum make this Daiquiri shine.

Tropical Daiquiri

A seriously tangy Daiquiri that's best made with a well-aged Jamaican rum that has a touch of funk.

Vanilla Daiquiri

A classic Natural Daiquiri with a hint of vanilla.

Waldorf Daiquiri

Walnut, celery and apple are essential elements to both a Waldorf Salad and this tasty Daiquiri.

Witches' Daiquiri

Aniseed, sweet almond and delicate spice subtly influence this tasty Daiquiri.

Zac's Daiquiri

Originally made for Zacapa rum which suits lemon rather than lime in a Daiquiri. Daiquiris benefit from dilution and here a dash of apple juice adds a

Acapulco Daiquiri

A smooth, yet citrus-rich Daiquiri.

Across the Pacific

Tiki meets the aperitivo/digestivo in this sweet 'n' sour almond daiquiri. Like other daiquiris, this cocktail benefits from dilution, hence its serving

Amaro Daiquiri

Bittersweet and lightly spicy notes from amaro play an important role in this cocktail well beyond just the name.

Bahamas Daiquiri

Punchy rum with the established accompaniments of pineapple and lime, with a splash of coffee liqueur.

Bajan Daiquiri

A full-flavoured Daiquiri with a delicate touch of clove.

Bangkok Daiquiri

Blending the basil leaves with the other ingredients prior to shaking ensures the herbs impart a vibrant colour and flavour that's not achieved by simply

Billy Sunday (AKA Amaro Daiquiri)

Big and bittersweet, this cocktail explodes with flavour herbal and citrus flavours. Perhaps more a digestivo than an aperitivo.

Black & White Daiquiri

A blackberry and coconut flavoured Daiquiri.

Bridgetown Daiquiri

Rum-laced sweet and sourness with maraschino liqueur brilliantly balancing grapefruit juice.

Browned Butter Daiquiri

Characterful rhum agricole and pot still rum form the backbone of this Daiquiri, flavoured with the headline Browned Butter Fat Wash.

Bubblegum Daiquiri

The name more than hints at the flavour of this riff on a classic Daiquiri.

Caribe Daiquiri

A fruity, clove-spiced Daiquiri.

Charles Daiquiri

Navy rum and triple sec add special interest to this Daiquiri.

Cherry Blossom Daiquiri

As the name suggests, a Daiquiri with cherry and floral notes.

Coffee & Vanilla Daiquiri

Coffee, vanilla, sweetness and sourness all in harmony.

Daiquiri De Luxe

A standard Daiquiri turned premium and given a touch of Tiki with added notes of almond and pineapple.

Daiquiri No. 4

Maraschino liqueur adds delicate notes to this finely balanced Daiquiri.

Dullboy's Amari Daiquiri

A bittersweet, three amari riff on Billy Sunday's Amaro Daiquiri.

Eccentrica Daiquiri

Daiquiris are refreshing but I believe this mastiha and birch water influenced example is particularly so.

Fu Manchu Daiquiri

A Natural Daiquiri with a refreshing, clean, citrusy, minty edge.

Funky Pirate Daiquiri

Spirituous enough for a pirate. Why the name? Well, one of the rums has some 'funk', both rums have nautical connections, the lime protects against scurvy,

Getaway (AKA Cynar Daiquiri)

The bitter vegetal taste of Cynar turns this Daiquiri into a digestif.

Grapefruit Daiquiri No. 1

The flavours of rum and grapefruit combine harmoniously - clean and fresh.

Grapefruit Daiquiri No. 2

*Note: Angostura aromatic bitters contain alcohol but in the finished drink the alcohol level is negligible. Balanced and adult but cries out for rum.

Havana Special

A Pineapple Daiquiri with an added something – a touch of flavoursome ash-aged maraschino liqueur. When garnishing the pineapple may be optional but

Hazelnut Daiquiri

There are two distinctively different types of hazelnut syrup available, the roasted version being more intensely flavoured than plain hazelnut syrup.

Hemingway Special Daiquiri (Papa Doble)

This cocktail is also known as a Papa Doble for good reason; it's twice the size of a regular cocktail. Hence, the above recipe will fill one oversized

Hemingway Daiquiri (by Anders Erickson)

Tart, as a Hemingway Special Daiquiri (Papa Doble) should be, with rum-laced bright grapefruit and lime, kissed with flavoursome maraschino liqueur.

Honey Aperitif Daiquiri

Bittersweet and sweet 'n' sour honey, delicately fortified with rum.

Hotel Nacional Special

A fruity but sophisticated riff on the classic Daiquiri with fresh pineapple and apricot liqueur. It would appear the Hotel Nacional was originally made

Hoyt's Daiquirí

Most unusual and interesting. Recognisably a Daiquiri but with a creamy mouthfeel and great depth of flavour.

Lisa's Special Daiquiri

Reminiscent of a Hemingway Special, this flavoursome, vanilla-laced Daiquiri has a wonderfully tangy, bittersweet finish.

Market Daiquirí

A classic Daiquiri influenced by the addition of pear, mint and almonds.

Maroon Daiquiri

A blackcurrant-flavoured Daiquiri with delicate enhancing anise and liquorice.

Mollymock

Generously flavoured, bittersweet, sweet 'n' sour and Daiquiri-like.

More Supreme Daiquiri

The grassy oaky favours of aged rhum agricole sit well with the fresh lime and bittersweet liqueur.

Nevada Daiquiri

A pungent Daiquiri with the intense flavour of Navy Rum.

Nuez Daiquiri

An aged rum Daiquiri with nutty notes.

Blood Orange Daiquiri

Blood orange adds a delightful citrus fruitiness to this Daiquiri.

Orange Daiquiri

Exactly as it says on the tin: a classic Daiquiri with a fruity splash of freshly squeezed orange juice.

Orange Daiquiri No.2

Créole shrubb is an unusual liqueur made by infusing orange peel in casks of mature Martinique rum.

Pumpkin Daiquiri

Pumpkin spice syrup works surprisingly brilliantly in an otherwise classic Daiquiri.

Quince & Pear Daiquiri

Poire william eau de vie delicately influences this dual rum-based Daiquiri. If you prefer your Daiquiris on the tart side, and depending on your limes,

Regal Daiquiri

Shaking this Daiquiri with a wide grapefruit zest (termed a Regal Shake) has a surprisingly dramatic effect on the finished cocktail, which could be confused