Mexican Daiquiri

The Mexican Daiquiri features two types of rum and a simple syrup brightened with fresh lime juice for a sweet and tart kick. Grapefruit and celery bitters balance out the refreshing cocktail with a touch of fragrant complexity. To make this cocktail, simply combine both white and aged rum, lime juice, simple syrup, celery bitters, and grapefruit bitters in a shaker filled with ice. This drink has a bit of a Martini mouthfeel and isn’t too sweet, thanks to the lovely, unique balance of citrus.

This easy recipe was created by Joshua Monaghan, the bar director at Zapote Bar in Playa del Carmen where the drink is called the Zapotaiquiri. Even non-guests are welcome at this haven located inside Rosewood Mayakoba, one of Mexico’s most exclusive resorts. The weekly Martes de Locales series invites eminent guest bartenders to create unique drinks.

“Guests aren’t just looking for any cocktail with tequila or mezcal; they want a story,” says Monaghan. “When they understand why a certain cocktail came together in a certain place, that’s when they make a deeper connection with Mexico.”