Daiquiri

Directions

1. 1.

   Combine 1 bar spoon (or 1 teaspoon) superfine sugar, 1/2 ounce simple syrup, 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice, and 1 3/4 ounces white rum in a cocktail shaker; stir until sugar dissolves, about 20 seconds. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds. Place a large ice cube in a coupe glass; strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into glass.

2. 2.

   Using a small serrated knife, remove a 1" strip of peel from a lime (some white pith is okay); it should be stiff enough to provide some resistance when bent. Twist over drink to express oils; discard. Garnish with a lime twist.