Commonly attributed to American mining engineer Jennings Cox sometime roughly around the turn of the nineteenth century, the Daiquiri probably takes its name from the Cuban village in which Cox’s employer (an iron mine) was located.
For this fundamental quaff in the family of sours, I’ve made use of:
- Flor de Cana 4 Year Old Extra Dry White Rum
- Lime Juice
- 1-to-1 simple syrup
- A dash of Angostura Bitters (optional).
Project Calcuhol’s Daiquiri.
This Daiquiri Recipe was actually used to calibrate the measurements for this rum, so the algorithm really just restates what I’ve already told it rather than predicting anything new. Seemingly designed as nothing more than a vehicle for sampling any rum in a pleasant and refreshing format, the Daiquiri is an example of how so many iconic drinks follow an uncomplicated template. I like to add bitters to this version to liven up the flavor of an otherwise very refreshing and straightforward overall taste.