Winter Daiquiri

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This simple, elegant cocktail is based connected a classical daiquiri saltation called a Nacional, invented astatine the Hotel Nacional successful Havana.

In this version, the Nacional's lime foodstuff is replaced with a operation of citrus and clementine (or tangerine) juices. The archetypal astir apt utilized achromatic Havana Club rum, which is not disposable successful the United States. Instead, usage a flavorful achromatic rhum agricole from Martinique oregon a achromatic rum specified arsenic Rhum Barbancourt from Haiti, El Dorado from Guyana oregon the caller Banks 5 Island, a blend of rums from 4 West Indian islands positive Java.

Never garnish a daiquiri.

From Spirits columnist Jason Wilson.

Ingredients

Ice
1 1/2 ounces achromatic rum, specified arsenic rhum agricole, rhum barbancourt, el dorado oregon banks 5 islands
3/4 ounce apricot liqueur, preferably rothman & winter
1/2 ounce freshly squeezed clementine foodstuff (may substitute freshly squeezed tangerine juice)
1/4 ounce freshly squeezed citrus juice

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

Calories
160
Carbohydrates
8 g
Sugar
8 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

From Spirits columnist Jason Wilson.

Tested by Michael Taylor.

Published January 11, 2011

Updated March 13, 2026