Christmas Daiquiri
A sour and spicy rum cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 17.3% ABV ∙
The Christmas Daiquiri shakes light gold rum with lime, falernum, cranberry juice and optional aromatic bitters, served up in a coupe.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Light gold rum 50 mlLime juice 15 mlFalernum liqueur 15 mlCranberry juice 15 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 2 dashes (opt.)
- Fine strain into the chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with a star anise
Tips
- The two dashes of Angostura are optional; add them for a drier, spicier finish against the cranberry and falernum.
History
The Christmas Daiquiri is a holiday variation of the Daiquiri that adds cranberry juice and sweetens the drink with falernum, giving it a deep red color and the spiced sweetness associated with Christmas.
It keeps the rum and lime of the classic Daiquiri, which the International Bartenders Association lists among its "Unforgettables."
FAQ
What is in a Christmas Daiquiri?
50 ml light gold rum with 15 ml each of lime juice, falernum liqueur and cranberry juice, plus two optional dashes of Angostura bitters. The cranberry and falernum give it a red color and a spice a classic Daiquiri does not have.
Is a Christmas Daiquiri shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The lime and cranberry juices need the aeration and quick chill of a hard shake, which a stir would not deliver.
What glass is a Christmas Daiquiri served in?
A coupe glass, served up and garnished with a star anise.
