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Derby Daiquiri

3 oz light Bacardi rum
3 oz orange juice
2 oz lime juice
1 oz simple syrup

Blend for 15 seconds, adding crushed ice for the last few seconds. Do not over blend, as this is meant to be a "frozen" drink.

Submitted by Mai-Kai, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Derby Daiquiri happens to have been invented here by Mariano Licudine, the Mai-Kai's original opening day mixologist. Before opening the Mai-Kai in 1956, Mariano had worked his way up in the Don The Beachcomber operation to #2 man, so he came with a great deal of experience and creative ability. Mariano submitted this recipe in response to a contest that Bacardi was sponsoring with Gulfstream Race Track in 1960. Mariano's recipe won the contest and subsequently the Derby Daiquiri was named the official drink of the annual Florida Derby. Part of it's beauty is it's simplicity and the major rum companies of Puerto Rico still promote it widely along with the recipe, as it's easy to make at home.

Read the article about Mai-Kai in Destinations With A Twist.