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Don's Special Daiquiri

Modern · Rum · Coupe

Donn Beach's 1970s update to his 1934 Mona Daiquiri, reworked after Mona rum was discontinued in 1947. A split-rum daiquiri enriched with honey and passion fruit — foundational tiki, more nuanced than its Cuban template.

GlassCoupe
GarnishNone
ABV22%
Categoryinternational
Flavorwikidata-import, rum

Ingredients

  • Aged Rum1 oz
  • White Rum0.5 oz
  • Fresh lime juice0.5 oz
  • Honey Syrup0.5 oz
  • Passion fruit syrup0.5 oz
  • Fresh Mint Sprig1 piece

Method

  1. Combine both rums, lime, honey mix, and passion fruit syrup in a shaker.
  2. Fill the shaker with crushed ice.
  3. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
  4. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe.
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig.