I’ve been itching for any excuse to start featuring Spring inspired cocktails. And just days after the first day of Spring, I was presented with the Siam Daiquiri cocktail, crafted by critically-acclaimed Chef Ari Taymor.

This unique cocktail starts with Bacardí Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron, a premium white rum, Kaffir lime juice and an aromatic simple syrup. The Siam Daiquiri takes inspiration from Taymor’s hometown of Los Angeles and named after its Thai influences, which is present in the simple syrup recipe.

Siam Daiquiri Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 part BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron
  • ½ part Kaffir Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Aromatic simple syrup*

Directions

  1. Mix ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously
  2. Serve in a chilled coupe

Aromatic Simple Syrup Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 12 Thai basil leaves
  • 3 Coriander sees
  • 1/4 Sliced Jalapeño
  • 2 Kaffir Lime Leaves (if available)
  • 1 cup sugar

Directions

  1. Bring to a boil
  2. Steep for 15-minutes
  3. Strain and cool