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Happy National Daiquiri Day! You should never need an excuse to enjoy a delicious frozen drink on a hot summer day. But if you were searching for the perfect excuse, look no further July 19th (today!) is National Daiquiri Day! Celebrate this super fun holiday with one of these fantastic variations on the classic rum mixer. Cheers all around cause it’s time to celebrate the ultimate summer cocktail.
The Original
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On a day devoted to honoring one of the classic cocktails that everyone should master, you can’t do much better than the original recipe. Warning: it isn’t frozen.
- 1 1/2 oz light white rum
- Lime Juice
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/3 oz water
- Plenty of crushed ice
Strawberry Daiquiri
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When most people think of daiquiris, their mind goes to the super-sweet, deep pink version of the drink.
- 1 cup white rum
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- Ice cubes, as needed
Frozen Banana Daiquiri
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While you’re on a fruity frozen drink kick, why not try a banana daiquiri?
- 2 ounces rum
- 3/4 ounce lime juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1/2 banana
Hemingway Daiquiri
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If you want to feel cultured as you sip your frozen cocktail, try channeling the spirit of Ernest Hemingway through his proclaimed favorite drink.
- 2 ounces white rum
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
- Ice
- 1 lime wheel, for garnish (optional)
Spicy Daiquiri
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If you like a little extra kick in your drinks, then this one is perfect for you. A fresh watermelon with a mix of Thai chile pepper makes the perfect, spicy-cool adaptation.
- 2 oz. white rum (Fitzgerald uses Brugal Extra Dry)
- 1 oz. fresh lime Juice
- 3/4oz simple sugar
- 6 fresh 1-inch watermelon cubes
- 1 Thai chile pepper, dried
- Tools: muddler, shaker, strainer, fine strainer
- Glass: rocks
- Garnish: watermelon wedge
Don’t miss out on celebrating this National Holiday with a drink in hand. If you aren’t a skilled bartender, then this is the perfect time to round-up the girls and head to that pool bar!
