Floridita Daiquiri
Havana’s El Floridita daiquiri variation with grapefruit juice and maraschino liqueur.
The Floridita Daiquiri elaborates the classic rum-lime-sugar sour with grapefruit juice and a touch of maraschino. White rum stays clean and light, lime and grapefruit tighten the acidity, and maraschino adds subtle cherry depth without turning the drink heavy. Shaken and served up, it is colder and more layered than a three-ingredient Daiquiri. Constantino Ribalaigua Vert developed the house style at El Floridita in Havana.
Ingredients
- • 2 oz white rum
- • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- • 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- • 0.5 oz simple syrup
- • 0.25 oz maraschino liqueur
Did you know?
“Constantino Ribalaigua Vert refined multiple daiquiri styles at Havana’s El Floridita; the grapefruit-and-maraschino version is closely associated with the bar’s mid-century reputation.”
Bartender's Note
Fresh grapefruit juice is essential; bottled juice dulls the drink. Keep maraschino at a quarter-ounce so it seasons rather than sweetens.
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How to make the Floridita Daiquiri
- 1Add rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and maraschino to a shaker with ice
- 2Shake until well chilled
- 3 into a chilled coupe
- 4Serve without garnish
