Frozen Daiquiri with Lime Cordial — Kumiko, Chicago

From Kumiko, Chicago — Julia Momosé's acclaimed Japanese-inspired cocktail bar. Their approach replaces fresh lime juice with a lime cordial for a more balanced, consistent frozen cocktail.

Ingredients

• White Rum2 oz
• Lime Cordial1 oz
• Simple Syrup0.5 oz
• Ice1 cup

Method

1. 1.Combine rum, lime cordial, and simple syrup in a blender.
2. 2.Add ice and blend on high until completely smooth — about 15-20 seconds.
3. 3.Pour into a chilled coupe glass.
4. 4.No garnish needed — the drink should speak for itself.

Notes

• The lime cordial (made from lime oleo saccharum and citric acid) eliminates the iciness and inconsistency that fresh citrus creates in frozen drinks. The oils and acid integrate more smoothly with the ice matrix, producing a silkier, more uniform texture.
• Fresh lime juice contains water that freezes into sharp ice crystals. The cordial's sugar and oil content lowers the freezing point, keeping the drink smooth and scoopable rather than crunchy.
• This technique can be applied to any frozen citrus cocktail — the cordial approach is more forgiving and reproducible than fresh juice.

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