Thirsty Thursday: The Classic Daiquiri

Hello Vintage-istas!

We're nearing the end of summer; school is around the corner and we can feel the days already starting to shorten! It's that time when you begin to desperately search for things to do and foods to eat that are so iconic they seem to actually stretch out these last waning weeks of summer. Because of this, we're bringing you a cocktail this week that screams summer on the beach in paradise: The Classic Daiquiri!

A "daiquiri" is actually a family of drinks which entails nearly any rum-based concoction mixed with citrus juice and some kind of sweetener. Order a daiquiri in a bar today and you're likely to get something like a strawberry daiquiri, a mix resembling more of a glorified sugar slushie than a cocktail, but traditionally this drink is sweet and simple. In it's original form, the cocktail likely originated in Havana around the turn of the 20th century and is best when made with uncomplicated and fresh ingredients:

• 2oz light rum
• 1oz lime juice
• .5oz simple syrup

 
Preparation:

In a shaker, combine rum, freshly squeezed lime juice and simple syrup (or a couple teaspoons of sugar) and shake vigorously until ice crystals begin to form on exterior of shaker. Then, strain into a cocktail glass and, if desired, garnish with a lime wedge!

Recommended accompaniment:

To accompany your drink, we recommend the Cuban "Queen of Bolero" Olga Guillot, singing "Qué sabes tú." Olga's sultry voice and distinct style made her a sensation in the Latin American music throughout much of the mid 20th century, making for a uniquely authentic accompaniment to your Classic Daiquiri!

Until next drink,

Jerron J.