Citrus-Infused Classic Daiquiri
A bright and balanced daiquiri highlighting fresh lime and a touch of grapefruit for a refreshing twist. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, fresh grapefruit juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- 1 for garnish lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup to the shaker.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a thin lime wheel on the rim of the glass.
