Manolo says, the peoples at the Barcardi have politely asked the Manolo say the few words about one of his favorite drinks, the daiquiri.
The Daiquiri!
Such joy to be found in the simple combination of quality rum (like Bacardi), lime juice, and sugar syrup, shaken together by the hand and poured over the ice into the frosty glass.
Refreshing and tartly sweet, not cloying but rather the exact combination of flavors, both fresh and bright. That is the genius of the real daiquiri, the perfect cocktail for the summer at the beach.
And now, imagine the scene: It is afternoon just outside your beach hut, and you are lying in the chaise lounge, in the shade of your palm-frond umbrella. Close by, the water laps at the shore, sussuring you into the pleasantly contemplative state. It is hot, but not oppressively so.
You are thirsty, but for what?
You call to your houseboy…
“Jim-Jim,” you say, “Bring me the hand-shaken daiquiri, pronto!”
The few short seconds and Jim-Jim returns, the perfect beach libation borne upon his tray.
Jim-Jim places it upon the table and retires. You pick up the glass. It is cool to the touch. The sound of ice cubes clinking. You consider the glass briefly, pale green and glistening with condensation.
And then you take the sip…
Ayyyy! Perfection!
This is what the daiquiri offers, the little sip of perfection.
The Manolo urges you to rediscover the daiquiri: Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri!
P.S. This summer, rediscover the daiquiri. Bacardi Hand Shaken Daiquiri is the perfect addition to any summer get-together — fun, delicious, and ready to pour. Bacardi Hand Shaken Daiquiri is made with Bacardi Superior Rum, tangy lime and sugar. It is a perfectly balanced cocktail that is not too sour and not too sweet.
P.S. Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and compensation was provided by
Bacardi via Glam Media
P.P.S. The opinions expressed herein are those of the Manolo and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Bacardi
But does the Manolo recommend the amber or the white Bacardi for his Daiquiri?
Comment by igirl99 — May 19, 2011 @ 3:51 pm
Ah, but the most beautiful part of the hand-shaken Daiquiri is the blessed absence of that deafening T-Rex roar as the thrice-accurst blender starts up.
Comment by raincoaster — May 19, 2011 @ 4:09 pm