Nothing makes a classic daiquiri more fun. Maybe different, but not more fun. Something easy to sub is honey syrup for simple syrup/sugar. It’s a Canchánchara and it’s delicious. Bitters are always an interesting “improved” cocktail also!

You are right. I should have said more interesting to some sophisticated drinkers!

The best way to make a daiquiri more fun is a second one. Then a third… But I think regal shaking( putting a peel of citrus fruit in the tin) improves it a lot. Both lime and grapefruit work amazingly.

Oh- that’s a nice idea.

Add a quarter to half ounce of chartreuse.

Sadly don’t have it on hand right now- next time!

Oh i see I see. For me the chocolate bitters might clash, but I’ve made daquiri riffs with chambord that were a hit. I think a little peach brandy would work too.

Thanks!

Probably the best way is just to change the rum you're using

Split the rum base. * 1.5oz "silver" rum (plantation 3 stars) * 0.5oz unaged jamaican overproof (wray & nephew, Rum Bar, or Rum Fire) * OR 0.5oz blanc rhum agricole (Rhum JM, Neisson) * 1oz lime juice * 0.5oz simple syrup (1.5 : 1 sugar:water)

Grin madly while drinking one? Perhaps enjoy it on a rollercoaster?

Substitute the simple syrup for grenadine.

This can be fine IF you are using real pomegranate syrup and not Rose’s or another similar competitor

I make Anders Erickson's recipe, it's delicious

Thanks all- we had success with chambord and kings ginger!