description Daisy de Santiago Overview
The Daisy cocktail, created in 1938, blends gin with crème de violette, lemon juice, and simple syrup, resulting in a pale lavender-colored drink known for its floral aroma and delicate sweetness.
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What is in a Daisy de Santiago cocktail?
A Daisy de Santiago is a rum cocktail built around white rum, lime juice, sugar, green Chartreuse, and soda water. Some recipes finish it with a small float or drizzle of additional liqueur, so proportions can vary.
Is Daisy de Santiago made with gin or rum?
The classic Daisy de Santiago is associated with rum, particularly Bacardi, rather than gin. It is often described as a variation on a Daiquiri because it keeps a rum-and-citrus base while adding Chartreuse and dilution.
When was the Daisy de Santiago first documented?
The drink is associated with the 1930s and was documented by Charles H. Baker Jr. in The Gentleman's Companion. The exact original creator and year are not firmly established, so claims of a single definitive 1938 invention should be treated cautiously.
How does Daisy de Santiago taste?
It combines sharp lime and light rum with herbal, sweet notes from green Chartreuse. Soda water makes it longer and lighter than a straight Daiquiri, while the liqueur gives the drink its distinctive herbal finish.
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