Graced with a delicate shade of blush, this potent pink daiquiri is a compelling antidote to the summertime blues. And it has the pedigree to prove it. Featured in the 1939 edition of the cocktail guide Cocktails Bar La Florida, it was originally dubbed simply Daiquiri No. 5. But it was also known as the "Pink Daiquiri" due to its lovely hue. Created by Constantino "Constante" Ribalaïgua Vert, who owned and bartended at Havana's famous El Floridita (known as the birthplace of the frozen daiquiri, as well as a favorite haunt of Ernest Hemingway), I have just slightly adapted the recipe here (for purposes of ease and 21st century tastes). Any way you mix it, the pink daiquiri is a cocktail that can bring a refreshing liquid sunrise to any overcast mood.

Pink daiquiri in a coupe glass, garnished with a lime wheel, being held outdoors in front of some greenery.

If you're a fan of daiquiris, you might also enjoy this classic Hemingway Daiquiri.

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Ingredients for a Pink Daiquiri
Instructions for a Pink Daiquiri
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Ingredients for a Pink Daiquiri

white rum
maraschino liqueur
fresh lime juice
grenadine
lime wheel or twist, to garnish

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions for a Pink Daiquiri

Clear liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a cocktail shaker net to a bottle of white rum.

Pour the rum into a cocktail shaker.

Clear liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a cocktail shaker next to a bottle of maraschino liqueur.

Add the maraschino liqueur.

Pale green liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a cocktail shaker next to a juiced lime half and citrus reamer.

Then add the fresh lime juice.

Red liquid being tipped from a steel measuring jigger into a cocktail shaker next to a bottle of grenadine.

Finally add the grenadine.

Ice cube being dropped into a steel cocktail shaker next to an ice cube tray.

Toss in a generous amount of ice and shake until well chilled.

Pale pink liquid being poured from a cocktail shaker into a coupe glass.

Strain into a coupe glass.

Pink daiquiri served in a coupe glass garnished with a lime wheel.

Garnish with a lime wheel or twist and serve.

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Be sure to use real grenadine. (In other words, avoid that cheap stuff made from corn syrup and red dye!) It makes an enormous difference to the quality of your drink. Essentially, real grenadine is a simple syrup made from pomegranate juice and sugar. And the genuine article isn't just plain sweet (like the fake kind), but rather sweet-tart...with a real fruity depth of flavor. There are many excellent options on the market these days. (Such as the lovely cherry infused variety by Portland Syrups that I used here!) But if you can't find any real grenadine in your area, there are also lots of easy DIY recipes online.

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Pink Daiquiri

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Cuban

Keyword classic, cocktail, easy, quick, summer

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings 1 drink

Equipment

cocktail shaker

Ingredients

2 ounces white rum
½ ounce maraschino liqueur
½ ounce fresh lime juice
½ ounce grenadine
lime wheel or twist, to garnish

Instructions

Place the rum, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, and grenadine into a cocktail shaker.
Toss a generous amount of ice into the shaker and shake until well chilled.
Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lime twist or wheel, if desired, and enjoy.