How to Make a Daiquiri

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure to chill your martini glass first.

   Some people like to fill it with ice and soda water.
   
   The soda water removes any oils and dirt that may be lingering on your glass.
   
   It also helps the ice chill the glass faster.
   
   Move your Martini glass to the side for the time being.
   
   It will be sufficiently chilled by the time you are ready to use it.
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   Step 2: Add 2 cups of ice

   Depending on the style of shaker you have, you can cover it with either the cover that came with it or just use a 16 oz glass to cover it. , Shake either 10 times or until water condensates on the outside of the shaker.
   
   Rum doesn't bruise the way gin does, so don't worry about shaking it too much.
   
   However, you don't want to melt all the ice into the drink, so 10 times should be enough. ,, Many people prefer a Julep strainer because it's less complicated than a Hawthorn strainer.
   
   Both have their merits! ,
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   Step 3: 2 oz of light rum

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   Step 4: 1oz of lime juice (fresh is always best)

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   Step 5: and 1/2 oz of simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and cover.

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   Step 6: Shake well.

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   Step 7: Discard the soda water and ice in the Martini glass.

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   Step 8: Strain the contents of the shaker into the Martini glass with either a Hawthorn Strainer and the Julep Strainer.

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   Step 9: Serve immediately and enjoy!

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