A classic Cuban cocktail that perfectly balances rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar syrup. # Preparation Time - Prep: 3 mins - Total: 3 mins # Ingredients - 45ml white rum - 15ml lime juice - 30ml demerara sugar syrup - Garnish: lime twist # Instructions 1. Add rum, lime juice, and demerara sugar syrup to a cocktail shaker 2. Fill shaker with ice 3. Shake well until chilled 4. Strain into a martini glass (no ice) 5. Garnish with lime twist # Notes - Use fresh lime juice for best results - Demerara sugar syrup adds richer flavor than regular simple syrup - Can adjust sweetness by varying syrup amount - Traditionally served straight up (no ice) - Best served in a chilled glass - A true daiquiri is never frozen or blended - Quality white rum is essential for a good daiquiri > [!NOTE] Source > [Classic Daiquiri Recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/classic-daiquiri-recipe-759294)