daiquiri

American  

[dahy-kuh-ree, dak-uh-] / ˈdaɪ kə ri, ˈdæk ə- /

noun

plural

daiquiris

1. a cocktail of rum, lemon or lime juice, and sugar, often with the addition of fruit and ice and mixed in an electric blender.

   a frozen banana daiquiri.

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daiquiri British  

/ ˈdaɪkɪrɪ, ˈdæk- /

noun

1. an iced drink containing rum, lime juice, and syrup or sugar

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Etymology

Origin of daiquiri

First recorded in 1915–20; named after Daiquirí, town on the east coast of Cuba

Example Sentences

Less than two years later he was on “Dancing With the Stars” dressed like a frozen daiquiri, looking for salvation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

I absolutely loved my cocktail: a Hemingway daiquiri augmented with the should-be-better-known citrusy pop Squirt, which cleverly came served in an open-topped Squirt can with a big frizzle of fresh mint for garnish.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Whenever Rahul Nair orders a daiquiri or a dark 'n' stormy at a craft cocktail bar in India, he pays close attention to his drink.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2023

There are also $8 sweet, fruity seasonal daiquiri “theo mua” options, such as the refreshing watermelon Thai basil.

From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 2022

Draining his daiquiri glass, he stood up and said, “Now I really must run.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole