Cocktail
Minted Daiquiri
cocktail
Minted Daiquiri
5 minServes 1easyTested by Applied Tastes Editors
A classic Daiquiri becomes something vibrant with the addition of a mint-honey syrup. The mint brings an herbal brightness that complements the rum and lime, perfect for sipping in the shade on a warm day.
Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Level
easy
Do Ahead
Prepare the mint-honey syrup up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate; juice the lime fresh just before making to preserve its character.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice (Juiced to order for brightness.)
- 0.75 oz mint-honey syrup (Made with equal parts honey, water, and a handful of fresh mint leaves.)
Instructions
- 01 Add white rum, fresh lime juice, and mint-honey syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
- 02 Shake hard for 15–20 seconds until the shaker feels ice-cold in your hands.
- 03 Double strain through a fine mesh sieve into a chilled coupe glass.
- 04 Garnish with a single mint leaf lightly slapped to release its aroma.
If It Goes Sideways
- Drink tastes too sweet, the syrup may overpower — adjust lime slightly and shake harder next round for better balance.
- Foam dissipates immediately, your shake wasn't vigorous enough — chill your glass more and shake with larger, harder ice cubes next time.
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