Dreamsicle Daiquiri

One of the best summer treats is an orange creamsicle pop with that sweet orange sorbet with that sweet vanilla cream center. During summer, I wanted to recreate that flavor in a rum-based cocktail. Knowing that the drink could be overly sweet, I decided to base the cocktail off of a daiquiri, a classic cocktail consisting of rum, lime juice, and sugar. White rum, distilled from sugar cane, isn't an overpowering spirit but works nicely with strong fruit characteristics. To create that vanilla flavor, I utilized Tuaca (tuˈaːka), an Italian brandy based liquor with citrus and vanilla characteristics. To get the bright orange flavor I utilized fresh orange juice and a little bit of triple sec, an orange liquor. The fresh lime juice helps balance the drink from becoming too sweet.

Dreamsicle Daiquiri

Yields 1 drink

1 oz. Bacardi White Rum (or any white rum)

1 oz. Tuaca

1 oz. Triple Sec

1 oz. Orange Juice

1/2 oz. Lime juice

Method:

In a Boston shaker combine the rum, Tuaca, triple sec, lime, and orange juice.
Seal the shaker and shake hard for about 30 seconds, the outside of the shaker will be cold.
To serve the drink either pour the cocktail directly into a rocks glass or use a hawthorn strainer and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with a dehydrated orange zest and sugar rim or fresh orange