Mixed Tequila Drinks: Tequila Daiquiri
Who doesn’t enjoy a mixed tequila drinks by the beachside? A daiquiri, perhaps? Chances are you're not at the beach while reading this, but these mixed tequila drinks will sure make you want to be there.
Tequila daiquiris are a variation of the original rum daiquiri. What’s refreshing about daiquiris is that they can be easily modified and adapted to different fruits.
You’re about to learn how to prepare the basic tequila daiquiri, followed by a banana daiquiri, a Florida (orange) daiquiri, and a strawberry daiquiri.
You’ll begin to understand how different fruits can be used and mixed to make a great tequila (or rum) daiquiri (Pineapple? Melon? Kiwi? You name it!).
Here’s what you’ll need for these recipes.
Tequila Daiquiri
Cook time: 5 minutes.
Makes: 1 serving.
Ingredients:
- 1 part blanco or reposado tequila
- juice from half a lime
- agave syrup (as desired)
- ice
- shaker
- cocktail glass
- straw
Preparation:
Add all your ingredients except for the agave syrup into a shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Give it a final touch by adding a straw and as much agave syrup as desired.
Variation A: Banana Tequila Daiquiri
Ingredients:
- 1 part blanco tequila
- juice from half a lime
- 1 part banana liqueur
- half a banana
- sugar (as desired)
- ice
- blender
- cocktail glass
- straw
Preparation:
Add all your ingredients except for the agave syrup into a blender. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Give it a final touch by adding a straw and as much agave syrup as desired.
Variation B: Florida Tequila Daiquiri
Ingredients:
- 1 part blanco tequila
- juice from a whole lime
- juice from half an orange
- shaker
- cocktail glass
- sugar (as desired)
- ice
- straw
Preparation:
Add all your ingredients except for the agave syrup into a shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Give it a final touch by adding a straw and as much agave syrup as desired.
Variation C: Strawberry Tequila Daiquiri
Ingredients:
- 1 part blanco tequila
- juice from half a lime
- 3 sliced strawberries
- shaker
- cocktail glass
- sugar (as desired)
- ice
- straw
Preparation:
Add all your ingredients except for the agave syrup into a shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Give it a final touch by adding a straw and as much agave syrup as desired.
Summing things up...
These tequila daiquiris should taste great and bring some new cocktail ideas to mind. Experiment! As long as you maintain the proportions and use quality products you'll find it great daiquiris are easy to make.
Happy tequila drinking!
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