The Salted Strawberry Daiquiri is a delightful twist on the classic Daiquiri, using fresh strawberries and a hint of salt for a balanced and refreshing cocktail experience. This recipe combines the sweetness of strawberries with the tang of lime juice, complemented by the smooth notes of white rum and the unique flavour of Aperitivo Cappelletti.
Ingredients:
For the strawberry syrup:
- 8 oz strawberries, hulled and halved (quarter if large)
- 1 cup sugar
For the cocktail:
- 1.5 oz white rum
- 0.5 oz Aperitivo Cappelletti
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt, for rim
- Fresh strawberry, to garnish
Method:
Combine the strawberries and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and release their juices and the sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Strain through a fine sieve, pressing down on the solids to extract all the syrup. Discard the solids and allow the syrup to cool completely.
In a cocktail shaker, pour the white rum, Aperitivo Cappelletti, fresh lime juice and 1 ounce of the cooled strawberry syrup.
Fill shaker with ice and shake vigorously until chilled, about 15 seconds.
Pour a small amount of kosher salt onto a plate.
Rub the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with a lime wedge to moisten it, then dip the rim into the salt to coat evenly.
Strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared glass over ice.
Garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim.
