Bahamas Daiquiri
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 14.9% ABV ∙
The Bahamas Daiquiri is a tropical sour built on Jamaican aged rum, coconut and coffee liqueurs, fresh pineapple, and lime, served in a large martini glass. Dark roasted undertones and a rich island sweetness are anchored by a funky sugarcane warmth, while bright tropical acidity keeps the finish crisp.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Jamaican aged rum 40 mlCoconut rum liqueur 20 mlCrème de Café liqueur 10 mlPineapple juice 40 mlLime juice 15 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge
Tips
- Shake hard with plenty of ice for a full 12-15 seconds; the overproof rum and juices need vigorous agitation to fully integrate and chill.
- Fine-strain into the large martini glass to remove ice shards and pulp, since the pineapple and lime juices carry fine fibers that cloud a coarse pour.
- Squeeze the lime juice fresh just before shaking; pre-bottled juice mutes the acidity needed to balance the sweeter spirits.
- Cut a fresh pineapple wedge and perch it on the rim rather than dropping it in, keeping the aromatic garnish clear of the chilled surface.
History
The Bahamas Daiquiri is an adaptation of the Bahamas Martini, a coffee-and-coconut-accented drink created in 2002 by bartender Yannick Miseriaux at the Fifth Floor Bar in Harvey Nichols, London. This version reworks that martini into a shaken, Daiquiri-style build in place of the original stirred-and-strained format.
FAQ
How do you make a Bahamas Daiquiri?
Combine Jamaican aged overproof rum, coconut rum liqueur, coffee liqueur, fresh pineapple juice, and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake hard to chill and dilute, then fine-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge. Note that no ice goes into the glass, so a thorough shake is essential.
How many calories are in a Bahamas Daiquiri?
It contains roughly 183 calories per serving. Because the build relies entirely on fresh juices, rum, and liqueurs without any dairy or honey, it is completely vegan, vegetarian, and lactose-free.
Is a Bahamas Daiquiri shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The pineapple and lime juices need the aeration and quick chill of a hard shake, which also helps the coconut and coffee liqueurs integrate into one drink rather than sitting in separate layers.
How strong is a Bahamas Daiquiri?
It sits at about 14.9% ABV. While it features a high-proof Jamaican rum, the large volume of fresh pineapple and lime juice significantly dilutes the alcohol, keeping it balanced rather than overwhelmingly boozy.
