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Daiquiri

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Porcupine • New York City

This century old classic was invented in the seaside village of Daiquirí, near Santiago de Cuba.

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  1. Ice
  2. 1 1/2 ounces light rum
  3. 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  4. 1 teaspoon Simple Syrup
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the rum, lime juice and Simple Syrup and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass.