The Daiquiri: Invented for Summer

The Daiquiri has a rich and storied history. It was originally conceived as a way to cool off under the hot Cuban Sun, and it’s been the standard of outdoor refreshment ever since The classic Daiquiri, as originally invented, was hand shaken and never frozen or blended with fruit.

In 1898, in the small mining town of Daiquiri, Cuba, a mining engineer by the name of Jennings Stockton Cox invented a cocktail to help boost his men’s morale during the hot summer months. Jennings was compensated with a generous salary along with a monthly gallon of his favorite Bacardi Rum. After experimenting with local ingredients he showed his men how to combine lime juice, sugar, crushed ice and Bacardi Carta Blanca to create what he later named the Daiquiri.

Today, the Bacardi Daiquiri remains the most popular way to taste the spirit of old Havana. Its exotic taste and versatility make it a modern classic. To enjoy a traditional Bacardi Daiquiri, lose the blender and try this classic recipe or the recipes that reflect the modern taste for fruit flavors.

Hand-shaken Daiquiri

3 parts Bacardi Superior Rum
1 part lime or lemon juice
1/2 part sugar

In a shaker with ice, combine ingredients. Shake and pour into glass.

Edited by Patricia D. Sherman

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