How to Make a Pitcher of Daiquiris

Invented in 1896, daiquiris are still one of the most popular bar drinks today. Make this cocktail drink for your friends in a pitcher-version, or try a flavor variation.

Ingredients

Makes 10 4-ounce servings.

  • 1 750-ml bottle (25.4 ounces) light rum
  • 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 cup (6 ounces) water
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup superfine sugar
  • 10 lime slices, for garnish

Part 1
Part 1 of 4:
Preparing the Pitcher

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    Measure the ingredients. Pour the ingredients (except the garnish) into a pitcher that can hold 55 ounces.
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    Stir the ingredients. Ensure everything is mixed thoroughly.
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    Refrigerate the pitcher. Allow the mixture to chill in the refrigerator for four hours.

Part 2
Part 2 of 4:
Preparing the Glasses

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    Fill a small saucer with lime juice. Measure about a tablespoon of the lime juice and spread it towards the edges.
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    Add sugar to another small saucer. Add a tablespoon or several to the saucer.
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    Dip the glass rim into the lime juice. As you lift the glass, gently swirl it to make a cleaner appearance.
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    Dip the glass rim into the sugar. Gently roll the rim in it, using the lime juice as an adhesive.

Part 3
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Serving the Cocktails

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    Pour the mixture into cocktail glasses. Distribute the pitcher mixture evenly between 6-ounce cocktail glasses.
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    Garnish the drinks. Wedge a lime slice on the side of each glass and serve with cocktail straws.

Part 4
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Making Various Daiquiris

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    Make different flavors of daiquiris. Share them amongst your friends.
    • Banana daiquiris
    • Strawberry daiquiris
    • Blue moon daiquiris

Things You'll Need

  • Pitcher that can hold at least 55 ounces
  • 6-ounce tall glasses


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References

  1. Herbst, Sharon T. The Ultimate Guide to Pitcher Drinks Cool Cocktails for a Crowd. New York: Villard, 2009. Print.

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