Daiquiri No. 4
A frozen daiquiri with maraschino. A house speciality at El Floridita in Havana.
Blended · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 16% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml White rum
- 20 ml Fresh lime juice
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- 7.5 ml Maraschino liqueur
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Pour 60 ml white rum into the blender
- Add 20 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the blender
- Pour 7.5 ml maraschino liqueur into the blender
- Add ice
- Blend
- Pour
- Garnish
Tip
Blend with crushed ice until fine and snowy.
About the Daiquiri No. 4
The frozen family. Blended drinks became popular as electric blenders reached bars from the 1930s. El Floridita in Havana was famous for its frozen daiquiris, and in 1971 Dallas restaurateur Mariano Martinez invented the frozen margarita machine. These drinks are all about texture, so use plenty of ice and blend until smooth.
Daiquiri No. 4 FAQ
What's in a Daiquiri No. 4?
60 ml white rum, 20 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, 7.5 ml maraschino liqueur, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Daiquiri No. 4?
About 16% 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. 4?
Neither. Blend it with ice until smooth.
What glass do you serve a Daiquiri No. 4 in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
