Most of the people I’ve served didn’t seem to know this, but Daiquiris don’t taste like strawberries by default. Also, they’re not made “frozen,” either.

The Daiquiri is a Cuban cocktail, invented a little over 100 years ago; and exactly 100 years ago, in 1909, the Daiquiri was introduced to the United States during a private party at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C. It quickly became a favorite cocktail among many famous historical figures, including John F. Kennedy, Ernest Hemingway, who each have versions of the drink named after themselves.

Traditionally, Daiquiris are made by sprinkling powdered sugar over ice, then adding rum and fresh lime juice. Nowadays, in the chain restaurant era, they’re made with rum, lime juice cordial, schnapps and occassionally frozen fruit. Today, we’re doing a double-post: for those who want the original, as well as for those with more modern tastes.

Daiquiri - Recipe:

• 2 oz light rum
• 1 tsp powdered sugar
• fresh lime juice

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

Frozen Daiquiri - Recipe:

• 1 1/2 oz light rum
• 1 tbsp triple sec
• 1 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cherry
• 1 cup crushed ice

Add all ingredients (except the cherry) into a blender and fire it up. After blending, pour contents into a margarita glass and garnish with a cherry.