The Story Behind The Port of Havana
If I’m out drinking but not feeling like my usual adventurous self, I will almost always order a Daiquiri. It’s one of those deliciously refreshing cocktails you can enjoy all year long.
The Port of Havana spins off a classic Daiquiri, incorporating fresh strawberries as well as tart lemon curd for texture and flavor alongside the traditional white rum. It all started when a friend brought me some lemon curd as a present. (I think she intended for me to bake a cake or something; that was never going to happen.) Instead, I took it as a challenge! I wanted to find another use for it and quickly decided that it would be a great Daiquiri addition. I added some chopped strawberries as well, and that fresh, fruity taste plays nicely with the lemon curd.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces white rum
- ¾ ounce lemon juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 2 bar spoonfuls lemon curd
- 2 strawberries, chopped
Directions
- Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake hard to chill and combine.
- Fine-strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with chopped fresh strawberries.
- Enjoy!
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