Floral Daiquiri

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Cocktail History

The Floral Daiquiri is a modern cocktail that was created in 2016 by Andrii Osypchuk at Gaucho in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As its name implies, the recipe uses the classic Daiquiri template that calls for light rum, citrus, and simple syrup, but this version adds a spring-inspired twist by including two floral liqueurs, lavender syrup, and blueberries.

Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

White Rum: This is a type of rum made with fermented sugarcane juice or molasses and yeast, which are distilled and then typically left unaged or briefly aged and filtered to develop a light, spiced flavor.

Lime Juice: This is the liquid extracted from the flesh of ripe limes that has a zesty, sour flavor and light green color.

Lavender Syrup: This is a sweetener made with lavender buds, white sugar, and water, which are heated and infused into a syrup with a dry, floral flavor.

Elderflower Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with elderflower blossoms, distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are blended and infused to develop a light, floral flavor.

Crème De Violette: This is a liqueur made with violet buds, distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are blended and infused to develop a sweet, floral flavor.

Blueberries: This is a type of berry grown on shrubs that has a blue skin and sweet, slightly tart flavor.

Brands I Used

• 🔗 BACARDÍ Superior White Rum
• 🔗 Monin Premium Lavender Syrup
• 🔗 St. Elder Natural Elderflower Liqueur
• 🔗 Rothman & Winter Crème De Violette Floral Liqueur

Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Bar Mat: This is a rubber or silicone mat that’s placed on the bar surface and used for catching spills, providing grip for glasses and tools, and keeping the workspace clean and organized.

Jigger: This is a small double-sided tool with different volume measurements on each side that’s used for accurately portioning ingredients.

Boston Shaker: This is a two-piece cocktail shaker made with a large metal tin and a second tin or mixing glass that’s used for shaking and chilling cocktail ingredients.

Hawthorne Strainer: This is a flat metal strainer with a handle and a coiled spring around the edge that’s used for straining shaken cocktails from a shaker while holding back ice and solids.

Cutting Board: This is a flat, durable kitchen surface made from materials like wood or plastic that’s used for slicing ingredients and preparing garnishes.

Paring Knife: This is a small kitchen knife with a narrow, sharp blade that’s used for peeling fruit and trimming garnishes.

Electric Citrus Juicer: This is a kitchen appliance with a motorized reamer that’s used for quickly extracting juice from citrus fruits.

Fine Mesh Strainer: This is a mesh metal strainer with a tightly woven bowl and handle that’s used for straining out small ice shards and other solids while pouring cocktails from a shaker or mixing glass.

Measuring Cup: This is a kitchen tool with a handled cup and marked volume measurements that’s used for accurately measuring and pouring liquid ingredients.

Muddler: This is a handheld bar tool with a thick handle and flat or textured end that’s used for crushing ingredients to release their flavors.

Cocktail Pick: This is a small, slender skewer made from metal, wood, or bamboo that’s used for holding cocktail garnishes in place.

Coupe Glass: This is a stemmed glass with a shallow, wide bowl that’s used for serving shaken cocktails and sparkling drinks without ice.

Tools I Used

• 🔗 A Bar Above 18×12 Premium Bar Mat
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Japanese Jigger
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Boston Shaker
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Hawthorne Strainer
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Cutting Board Set
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife
• 🔗 BLACK+DECKER 32 oz Electric Citrus Juicer
• 🔗 Barfly Silver Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Cocktail Strainer
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 2 Cup Angled Measuring Cup
• 🔗 OXO Steel Cocktail Muddler
• 🔗 I-MART Gold Metal Cocktail Pick Set

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Light pink-ish purple hue

• Aroma: Bright blueberry and florals

• Taste: Light and easygoing rum-forward flavor accented heavily with sweet florals and lime

• Finish: More spicy rum and herbal lavender

Kendall’s Take: “I was expecting the rum to be far too overpowering compared to the floral ingredients when I first came across this cocktail, but it all works well together. I do think I would dial back the rum by maybe a ¼-½ ounce just to tone down the booziness a touch, but as is, the Floral Daiquiri is very well-balanced. The flowery liqueur and syrup still manage to shine through without feeling like you’re drinking a mouthful of florals. This is an exceptionally flavorful floral drink that is perfect for springtime sipping. Add it to your list of cocktails to try this season right now!”

Recipe

This cocktail recipe was adapted from Difford’s Guide, an online guide to cocktails, spirits, and liqueurs.