- 45 ml1.5 ozwhite rum
- 20 ml0.75 ozgrapefruit juice
- 15 ml0.5 ozlime juice
- 10 ml0.25 ozhoney syrup
Garnish: none
- Method
- Shaken
- Strength
- ~18% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
- No garnish needed.
The story
The founder of the original tiki bar chain built this personal variation of the Daiquiri using grapefruit instead of straight lime, a small twist that became a cult favorite among tiki purists. It is a lesser-known cousin of the more famous Hemingway version.
Flavour
Quick answers
Don's Special Daiquiri questions
How do you make a Don's Special Daiquiri?
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard. Double strain into a chilled coupe. No garnish needed. You need 45 ml (1.5 oz) white rum, 20 ml (0.75 oz) grapefruit juice, 15 ml (0.5 oz) lime juice and 10 ml (0.25 oz) honey syrup.
What's in a Don's Special Daiquiri?
White rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice and honey syrup, garnished with none.
Is a Don's Special Daiquiri shaken or stirred?
Shaken. Shaking chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus or cream.
What glass is a Don's Special Daiquiri served in?
A coupe, with no ice.
How strong is a Don's Special Daiquiri?
About 18% ABV once it is diluted, about as strong as a glass of fortified wine.
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