Prepare your glass by running a lime wedge around the rim of a martini glass. Dip the top of the glass into a plate sprinkled with sugar.
In a mixing glass, muddle the raspberries with the lime juice and sugar.
Add rum and lots of ice. Shake well.
Double strain in a martini glass.
Garnish with a lime twist.
Note : This drink can be made frozen by passing in a blender instead of shaking.
Description
The Raspberry Daiquiri is a sweet and fruity cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and raspberry syrup. It is typically served in a chilled cocktail glass and garnished with a raspberry.
History
The Raspberry Daiquiri is a variation of the classic Daiquiri cocktail, which originated in Cuba in the late 1800s. The addition of raspberry syrup to the traditional recipe is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-20th century.