The Rum Daisy is a Golden Age cocktail built on light rum, fresh lemon juice, and grenadine, balanced with simple syrup and crowned with seasonal fruit. Its bright, tart character and fruit-forward finish make it a refreshing showcase of 19th-century mixology.
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Shake with ice and strain into chilled beer mug or metal cup.
large ice cube.
Garnish with fruit.
mixing glass or cocktail shaker · bar spoon or long spoon for stirring
Light or white rum is traditional, as it allows the citrus and grenadine flavors to shine without competing oak or molasses notes.
Mix the spirit, lemon, syrup, and grenadine up to 2 hours ahead, then add ice and garnish with fresh fruit just before serving to preserve freshness.
Use whatever is in season—berries, stone fruit slices, or citrus wheels all complement the cocktail's bright profile.
No; Daisy is a spirit-forward category that includes brandy, whiskey, and rum versions. The Rum Daisy specifies light rum as the base.
Use fresh-squeezed lemon juice and quality simple syrup; the grenadine adds sweetness and color, so taste and adjust proportions to your preference.
