Daiquiri No. 2
A daiquiri with orange liqueur and orange juice. From El Floridita in Havana.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 20% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml White rum
- 20 ml Fresh lime juice
- 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 7.5 ml Orange juice
- 5 ml Sugar syrup
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml white rum into the shaker
- Add 20 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Pour 5 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake hard and serve very cold.
About the Daiquiri No. 2
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Daiquiri No. 2 FAQ
What's in a Daiquiri No. 2?
60 ml white rum, 20 ml fresh lime juice, 7.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, 7.5 ml orange juice, 5 ml sugar syrup, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Daiquiri No. 2?
About 20% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Daiquiri No. 2?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Daiquiri No. 2 in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
