Tropical Ginger-Lime Daiquiri
A bright and refreshing daiquiri with fresh lime and a spicy ginger kick, perfect for summer afternoons. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, and ginger 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 165 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz ginger syrup
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 lime wheel
- 1 piece candied ginger
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice. Pour in 2 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz ginger syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards.
- Step 4: Garnish by placing a thin lime wheel on the rim and skewering a piece of candied ginger on a cocktail pick, resting it across the glass top.
