Daiquiri
Daiquiries are like really pretty, well-dressed guests at a party – they are super easy to love and almost always draw a crowd. It also happens to be such a popular and widespread drink that it has actually spawned a whole cocktail type, and qualifies as the six basic categories of mixed drinks.
Whether you like it shaken on the rocks, or frozen like a nice boozy slushie, a Daiquiri always hits the spot. From the Strawberry Daiquiri that’s like a sip of summer in a class, to the iconic Lime Daiquiri that sings of sun-ripened citrus, there is a Daiquiri for every occassion. Here’s a list to help you find your ultimate fave!
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