National Day Calendar: National Daiquiri Day

BISMARCK, ND ( KXNET ) — The daiquiri, a refreshing cocktail made with rum, lime juice and sugar, has a fascinating origin story. In the early 1900s, an American mining engineer named Jenny Cox was working in the small town of Dakari, Cuba, when he ran out of gin while entertaining guests. He improvised with local rum, adding lime and sugar to create a new drink.

The concoction was a big hit, and the daiquiri was born. But here’s the twist. The daiquiri didn’t just stay a local favorite. It found its way into the hands of Ernest Hemingway, the famous writer who popularized it at a Havana bar. Hemingway’s love for the daiquiri helped cement its place in cocktail history. Today, we celebrate National Daiquiri Day by enjoying this classic cocktail.

Whether you prefer it shaken, blended or with a modern twist.

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