Stephanie Sanders, the corporate mixologist for Ninethirty and The Backyard Restaurants at W Los Angeles created this drink to celebrate spring at both restaurants in 2012. It is a fun and flavorful variation on the always popular Daiquiri and has an interesting twist or two.
The two non-standard Daiquiri ingredients are cranberry and tarragon. One brings a refreshing sweetness to the sometimes tart drink mix and the other adds a little spice to shake up the taste buds. You can also use this drink as an inspiration for other Daiquiri mix-ups... think grapefruit juice and rosemary, pomegranate juice and ginger, or pineapple juice and basil.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Mount Gay Rum
- 1 oz Elderflower syrup
- 2 oz Cranberry Juice
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- Muddled Tarragon
- Tarragon sprig and lime wheel for garnish
Preparation:
- Muddle the tarragon and syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Add the other ingredients and ice.
- Shake well.
- Double strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass filled with shaved ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and sprig of tarragon.
