Shaken Cuban Rum Daiquiri with Fresh Lime
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, 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 "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
- 3/4 oz Simple syrup
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Instructions
- 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.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty cold.
- Step 3: Double strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove any pulp and ice shards.
- Step 4: Garnish with a thin lime wheel floated gently on the surface.







