Orange Daiquiri
The Orange Daiquiri cocktail is a twist on the classic lime daiquiri. The addition of fresh orange juice gives it a delicious depth and flavor.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 160kcal
Equipment
- Citrus juicer (for fresh citrus)
- Knife and cutting board (for fresh citrus and orange peel garnish)
- Vegetable peeler (for orange peel garnish)
Ingredients
- orange peel (for garnish - optional but recommended)
- 2 ounces white rum
- ½ ounce orange juice
- ½ ounce lime juice
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
Instructions
Garnish
- Cut a piece of orange peel using a vegetable peeler.
- Clean up the edges using a sharp paring knife, and then cut a slit in the center of the piece where it will sit on the rim of the serving glass. Set aside.
Cocktail
- Add the white rum, orange juice, lime juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Seal up the shaker and shake vigorously, about 15-20 times.
- Strain the drink into the serving glass.
- Attach the orange peel garnish to the rim of the glass and serve. Cheers!
Notes
- If you want even more orange flavor, try using a little extra orange juice. Or, you could add in a few drops of orange bitters.
- Although freshly squeezed juice is best, you can certainly use bottled juice in a pinch.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg