How to Make a Rum Dhu Gold Daiquiri — A Cornish Take on a Classic
To make a Rum Dhu Gold Daiquiri, combine 50ml Rum Dhu Gold Rum, 25ml fresh lime juice, and 15ml sugar syrup. Shake hard with ice and double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
The Daiquiri is one of the great rum cocktails — three ingredients, no hiding place. Which is exactly why the spirit you choose matters. Rum Dhu Gold, fire-distilled in copper pot stills on the Penwith Peninsula, brings a depth and character that lifts this classic well above the ordinary.
What You'll Need
- 50ml Rum Dhu Gold Rum
- 25ml fresh lime juice
- 15ml sugar syrup (or to taste)
- Ice
Method
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice. Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is well frosted. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish: A thin lime wheel or expressed lime zest.
Tasting Notes
Rum Dhu Gold brings warm vanilla and toasted oak to the Daiquiri's sharp citrus backbone. The result is a cocktail that's bright and refreshing on the nose, with a longer, richer finish than you'd expect — a reflection of the traditional fire-distillation process.
Food Pairing
Works beautifully alongside fresh Cornish crab, grilled fish, or a simple ceviche. The citrus in the cocktail mirrors the acidity in the dish without competing with it.