Daiquiri Cocktail
The Daiquiri is a classic rum-based cocktail that originated in Cuba, typically made with white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup, shaken with ice and served chilled. It's a refreshing, balanced drink that highlights the clean flavors of rum and citrus, often associated with tropical and Caribbean culture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, it's primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from the sugar in the syrup and rum, with negligible fat or protein, and a typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, mostly from alcohol and added sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 30 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the Daiquiri is famous for being a favorite of author Ernest Hemingway, who enjoyed a less-sweet version at a Havana bar that now bears his name, showcasing its place in literary and travel lore.
