A daiquiri seems like a super-simple cocktail, made by shaking rum, lime juice, and sugar or simple syrup with ice. However, there's more to the shaking step than you might think. Bartenders use a ...

The daiquiri is a rum-based cocktail ... Simple Syrup: To prepare simple syrup, mix 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.