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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.
