daiquiri

noun
dai·​qui·​ri | \ ˈda-kə-rē How to pronounce daiquiri (audio) , ˈdī- How to pronounce daiquiri (audio) \

Definition of daiquiri

: an alcoholic drink that is usually made of rum, crushed fruit or fruit juice, and sugar a frozen strawberry daiquiri

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Copalli daiquiri Ingredients: 2 oz. Copalli white rum 1/4 oz. CBS News, "The Dish: Chef Anya Fernald shares her signature recipes," 24 Aug. 2019 Last year, Deja celebrated her 21st birthday hanging out at the beach while taking sips of her first daiquiri. al.com, "‘Her strength was amazing’: After daughter’s death, Alabama mother continues her legacy through charity," 18 July 2019 That's why many recipe books have a daiquiri, but those published daiquiris don't look and read the same as the specific one found in the PDT Cocktail Book, for instance. Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, "You can’t copyright a cocktail, so what’s a creative bartender to do?," 21 July 2019 Cayo Coco, aptly, has a daiquiri called El Floridita-- a mix of Cuban-style white rum, fresh lime, and Maraschino liqueur, blended with raw sugar until completely dissolved, and served shaken or frozen. Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al.com, "In Founder’s Station, Cayo Coco Rum Bar & Restaurante is a nod to Cuba’s pre-revolution high life," 12 July 2019 Also, the bartenders can turn out an icy daiquiri that even Hemingway would judge worthy. Michael Hiller, Dallas News, "Want to sneak away? Try these hidden or secret bars in Las Vegas," 9 July 2019 Classified as a sour (a.k.a. a cocktail with booze, citrus, and sweetener), a proper daiquiri has legitimate universal appeal. Al Culliton, Bon Appétit, "Rum + Sugar + Lime = 3 Perfect Summer Cocktails," 13 July 2019 Drink specials include classic $7 craft cocktails (think Moscow mule, Tom Collins, daiquiri, margarita, old fashioned, Sazerac). San Diego Union-Tribune, "Best happy hours in Miami, Lauderdale, Boca, Delray, West Palm Beach and other South Florida cities.," 12 Mar. 2019 The Old Fashioned, Manhattan, and daiquiri are but a few of the oldest and best cocktails in the world made with just three ingredients. Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, "12 Cocktail Books to Improve Your Bartending Skills," 9 Nov. 2018

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First Known Use of daiquiri

1920, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for daiquiri

Daiquirí, Cuba

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daiquiri

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English Language Learners Definition of daiquiri

: an alcoholic drink that is usually made of rum, crushed fruit or fruit juice, and sugar