Clementine Maple Daiquiri Cocktail
A winter daiquiri with white rum, clementine juice and maple syrup, shaken cold and topped with a cinnamon stick. Sweet, citrusy and ready in 5 minutes.
This clementine maple daiquiri tastes like winter in a glass: bright citrus, a little sweetness and a hint of cinnamon. It is a quick drink that feels special.
Tips for Success
- Use fresh juice from the fruit. Bottled juice makes the drink taste dull.
- A splash of lime keeps the drink from tasting too sweet.
- Shake until the shaker is very cold. A daiquiri should be icy.
- Taste and add another teaspoon of maple syrup if your clementines are tart.
Make-Ahead and Storage
Juice the fruit up to 1 day ahead and keep it in the fridge. For 6 drinks, mix 1 ½ cups rum, 1 cup clementine juice, ¼ cup lime juice and ¼ cup maple syrup in a pitcher. Chill for up to 1 day, then shake each portion with ice.
Variations
- Non-alcoholic swap: replace the rum with 2 oz sparkling water and shake the juices and syrup as usual.
- Use dark rum for a richer, toastier drink.
- Add a pinch of ground ginger to the shaker.
Clementine Maple Daiquiri Cocktail
Ingredients
Instructions
- Squeeze 2 clementines and 1 lime. Strain out any seeds.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add the white rum, clementine juice, lime juice and maple syrup.
- Close the lid and shake hard until the outside of the shaker feels frosty, about 15 seconds.
- Strain (pour through the shaker's built-in strainer to hold back the ice) into a cold coupe or small glass.
- Break the cinnamon stick in half and rest one piece in the glass, or crumble it over the top.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use orange juice instead of clementine juice?
Yes. Fresh orange juice works well. Clementine juice is a little sweeter, so you might want a bit less maple syrup with orange juice.
What rum is best for a daiquiri?
A light, clean white rum. It lets the clementine and maple flavors come through.
Can I make this drink frozen?
Yes. Blend all the ingredients with 1 ½ cups of ice until smooth, then pour into a glass. Add the cinnamon stick on top.
