Shaken Cuban Rum Daiquiri with Fresh Lime

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A crisp, refreshing cocktail featuring white rum and lime, brightened by a touch of simple syrup and shaken to frothy perfection. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together White rum, Fresh lime juice, and Simple syrup 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 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz white rum, 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup.
  2. Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty cold.
  3. Step 3: Double strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove any pulp and ice shards.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a thin lime wheel floated gently on the surface.

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