Classic Daiquiri
The Classic Daiquiri is a refreshing, rum-based cocktail that originated in Cuba, typically made with white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. It is celebrated for its perfect balance of sweet, sour, and strong flavors, and is often shaken with ice and served chilled in a coupe or martini glass.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, it is relatively high in simple carbohydrates from the sugar and lime juice, with negligible fat or protein. A standard serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, primarily from the alcohol and added sugar.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 165 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 11.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Daiquiri is culturally significant as a symbol of Cuban mixology and was famously favored by American writer Ernest Hemingway, leading to the creation of the 'Hemingway Daiquiri' variant. Nutritionally, it highlights how cocktails can be a source of 'empty calories' from sugar and alcohol, offering minimal essential nutrients.
