Proto-Daiquiri

This drink is one of my “cocktails that might have been,” i.e. a drink that could have existed even if it doesn’t survive in the historical records. My Proto-Daiquiri seeks to summarize the rum-based punches and drinks that were consumed at sea, many of which used the Caribbean trifecta of rum, lime (or citrus more broadly), and sugar. Eventually, this combination of ingredients gave us the Daiquiri.

INGREDIENTS

1½ oz. aged rum
¾ oz. oloroso sherry
¾ oz. lime juice
¾ oz. demerara syrup
Nutmeg, for garnish

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ABV LEVEL

Combine all in a shaker. Fill shaker two-thirds full with ice. Seal and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Double strain into a punch glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.