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The world’s most misunderstood cocktail.
A major identity crisis with a side of multiple personality disorder. If there ever was a vintage cocktail that could lay claim to the said plight, the Daiquiri would be it. Worldwide, it’s known as a boozy slushy
(usually strawberry flavored and topped with Reddi-wip) synonymous with college spring breaks or beachy vacations.
In reality, the original Daiquiri was a simple sour
(base spirit, citrus, and sweetener).
We know this because, unlike most classic cocktails with nothing more than urban legend surrounding its invention, the Daiquiri’s origin was documented. There’s an actual recipe card signed and dated in 1896 by an American engineer named Jennings Cox.