History of the Daiquiri | How to Drink

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[@michelguevara151]

I like that barspoon, I may have to buzz by barfly, barkeep ps finally you tell me I've been drinking daiquiri all these years wondering what one is, I'll fix one now, cheers!

[@Kyle-vo9rp]

How To Drink where do you buy Havana Club from? Doesn’t seem like you can get it in the U.S. due to the embargo. I’ve tried the seven year when a friend brought back some from Mexico. I would very much like to get a bottle!

[@jono6379]

Love these videos.. can you make an episode on good party drinks that can be made in batch.. i enjoy cocktails just not making 20 individual ones at time

[@johnelliot3641]

How To Drink MORE HISTORY OF!!!

[@rogerrabt]

So ... Seems like it's a rum kamikaze. Kinda. Or a kamikaze is a vodka-triple sec version of a daiquiri.

[@Itsgonnabeok1325]

Is this one of those episodes where he’s already a few “episodes” in?🍸 🍹

[@acgeewhiz]

100%

[@msrlapin99]

Oh, yeah.

[@Pfhreak]

No doubt.

[@justincarrasco3680]

Judging by the Dora rant, I'm gonna say yeah.

[@reeferbeard5140]

Us: How many episodes are you in Greg? Greg: Yes.

[@brycevo]

*It's going to be one of "Those" episode* You mean the drunken funny ones? Oh yeah. That's the good stuff.

[@brycevo]

Thank you for the ❤️ and the history lesson

[@paulhannah6330]

Also known as the end of the shooting day episodes, where Greg has had quite a few drinks from previous episodes already. They're always great!

[@giz6385]

Hey Greg, long time fan here (like been watching since before I could drink long time), I want you to know that because of you and this show I actually collected makeshift barware over the years (a rocks glass from a trip to the JD distillery, a pint glass from the dollar store with 10 basic recipes for cocktails {not using those ofc, you have covered them all so when I try them id rather your recipes, but its cute}, a stolen half a tin and hawthorn strainer from an Applebee's marg, a shot glass my girlfriend got me from her vacation from the Bahamas {cuz I don't have a jigger yet}) And with this contraption of a Bar I actually made Daiquiris for my D&D group, it was defiantly a first time deal but it was so much fun and what I liked was in the glass! I just want to thank you for introducing me to this wonderful world of cocktails as a proper hobby, I raise my glass to you sir!

[@sciencesyfy]

Seeing Greg sloshed just absolutely makes my day, you can tell that he's seen so much Dora the Explorer and his brain is half gone by now

[@captocie]

i made this tonight, the not-roots version. it's the first legit cocktail i've ever made. i've been really enjoying learning about cocktails from you, thank you for this channel, i think i have a new hobby now.

[@jakobmorningstar]

You know you’re doing something right when you can get people such as myself, who don’t drink, to subscribe to your channel and watch every episode. One of the very best on KZbin. Definitely Oscar nom worthy. Whether you win, I’d have to leave up to the judges, but you’ve got my vote.

[@thomaspolk7416]

I can't believe they didn't cast you as Backpack in the live-action Dora the Explorer. A damned shame.

[@Peanutjoepap24]

It’s gonna be one of “those” episodes. Obi Wan voice: Yes, that’s why I’m here.

[@ianparmley7518]

"one of those" means Greg is moderately toasted.

[@AquiziTC]

"Moderately" is being very generous.

[@PonyusTheWolfdude]

Hey, a rum swizzle is just a roots daiquiri with two dashes of bitters and cinamon-sugar. Never thought of it like that

[@PonyusTheWolfdude]

Im feeling way to proud of being highlighted, but damn I do love me a rum swizzle and hope for a video with a few variants to try out with my comrades

[@Arlyn7]

I love your knowledge of Dora lore. I’m a grown ass adult but I went and saw the Dora movie with my girlfriend. It is a flawless film.

[@howtodrink]

Are they in a computer though?!?

[@RedSoul001]

0:08 I love it when its one of "those" episodes.

[@Jay-st8jf]

Paulo Teixeira he’s at least 3 episodes in

[@StephenRivers]

Greg. I really enjoy these episodes where we get a couple different ways to put together the drink. They're really informative and show off your relaxed and jovial attitude towards cocktails. Since you agreed to the Penicillin episode I've not stopped talking about it to friends. Thanks again for that! Have a smashing night!

[@jaked9509]

I love that he loves what he does, you can tell. Also I just made a homemade daiquiri for the first time. Making ingredients yourself is the way to go people, my God that’s good.

[@gracielee3727]

Greg I really want to thank you for being on youtube as you have really opened up my eyes to a lot of drinks, and helped my grow as a "connoisseur" of drinks! Thank you for being here and making fun and interesting videos!!

[@skyline6248]

This is why I watch and love this channel. I for some reason never would've thought of using aged rums to make a daiquiri.

[@RichardCranium321]

Intensifying & adding complexity via aged rum is a good variation, just remember to increase/intensify other ingredients accordingly or it will indefinitely overpower the tang/sweet from the citrus & somehow it ends up almost more watered down tasting... I messed up a couple first trying it, I just set them aside until later in the night 😊

[@ryanplunkett3309]

@@RichardCranium321 Would you then cut down the citrus and simple when using an unaged? I've usually gone 3/4, 3/4, 2 for but this video had me thinking of going to 1, 1, 2

[@RichardCranium321]

@@ryanplunkett3309 if you like to have any of your spirits come through in the final product then stick w 3/4up/2, otherwise, if you want to hide the spirit, go 1/1/2 & shake THEN pour over crushed. Also, another tasty one is caramel apple kiss (if you'd like the mix)....

[@Serious_Drinking]

If you have the chance you might want to try substituting lime with bergamot. I get them here in Germany from November until March. Gives the daiquiri some nice additional depth.

[@TeadTheBag]

Greg, you are my spirit animal and my hero. Thank you for making my day!

[@zachlol4102]

this channel is going to be my bible for drinks

[@BOYVIRGO666]

You know i hope we one day find out that all the subtitles are made by his wife and she just looks like shes always rolling her eyes at him.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

We'll get you the 3-year Havana Club next time Greg ;)

[@howtodrink]

I’m not complaining here!

[@Quintinohthree]

I'm guessing you get Marius to "import" a bottle whenever he goes to Europe?

[@trinitymorningstar6607]

@@Quintinohthree Europe? LOL Geography is SO not your strong suit.

[@somepersonyoudontknow]

@@trinitymorningstar6607 he’s referencing the trade embargo that makes Havana Club inaccessible in U.S Markets- meaning it has to be imported from countries that have free trade with Cuba. IE: lots of European countries where Havana Club is one of the most popular rums available.

[@FabulousKilljoy917]

That ending was one man’s rapid decent into madness. Greg is out here killing his liver for the content, much appreciated. 👍

[@edwrd1990]

The latter daiquiri is definitely one of, if not, my favorite drink.

[@neufelb]

This show is always fun, informative and gorgeous. Great work. Probably shouldn't watch it at 8am, not a good time to want to try those.

[@clifffreeman1262]

One of the great things about a daiquiri is how much it can vary by what rum (or combination of rums) you use. One of my favorites is 50/50 Doorly's 5 and Dr. Bird.

[@Annatar_Lord_of_Gifts]

Quickly turned into my favorite channel on youtube. I actively try what's on this show and look forward to every new episode. Awesome job!

[@O4C209]

Okay, so I just went and watched The Hemingway Daiquiri. Someone asked if you'd make a book. You said maybe when you hit 100,000 subscribers. ....soooooooooo?

[@wampaisen]

he's already past half a mil

[@pcain1010]

That was me! Two years later, and I’m still watching and eagerly awaiting that book!

[@henrikthomas200]

History of cocktails is my favorite type of Greg video

[@Kaijugan]

Another Rum I HIGHLY recommend for a daiquiri is one called Diplimatico Aged Light and Dark Rum. It's delicious on its own, in an old fashioned and various other drinks. I've started using it and not regretted it. There's also Pillar's which is also good

[@TDanger1911]

Long have we foreseen the return of Drunk Greg, and now it has come to pass.

[@idoall1134]

New drinks!! Greg I use all your tips to up my cocktail mixing game, keep it up!

[@AngryBeardGaming]

Watching these videos in the morning is dangerous for, as I always want to try them out.

[@morganchilds9054]

Well this video is well-timed! I'm headed to Havana on Sunday. The first thing you made is what they now call a "Ron Collins" in Cuba... it's a daiquiri on ice (topped up with soda, usually, like a Tom Collins). A real Cuban daiquiri will be the first thing I order when I get to the Hotel Nacional and light up a Partagas Series P No 2 on the patio that overlooks the Malecon.

[@mmarksz86]

A real daiquiri, like the 2nd drink he made, is one of life's simple pleasures, a great canvas to experiment with how subtle changes in the ratios can change the balance of a drink and a fun way to experiment with different rums: a Flor de Cana 4 Year daiquiri, a Smith & Cross daiquiri and an El Dorado 15 year daiquiri are very different beasts.

[@WeepingWillow6497]

If you add like half an ounce of applejack and scale down the rum to keep the volume at 3oz you get the applejaquiri which is delightful

[@122388forrest]

Greg, have you ever had a barbados rum punch? It's basically a daiquiri but with grated nutmeg and a few decent shakes of bitters. Mount Gay's recipe was my favorite while I was there. 1.5oz gold rum (mount gay eclipse rum) 1oz demerara syrup 0.5oz fresh lime juice 2-3 shakes of bitters Grated nutmeg Water to taste I like crushed ice for this drink but its it's also excellent when made neat. This is one of my favorite go to drinks, it's very easy to make pitchers of it in advance and has been a huge hit at parties. This drink is seriously worth it's own video.

[@seanharanmtb7923]

Would love to see you do a gimlet (with history if there is enough info!)

[@fabrisse7469]

I've been asking for a Gimlet for some time. Maybe now that there are two of us, Greg will consider it.

[@THENOOBLEGACYTEAM]

Maybe 3

[@MrCatfail]

If he does I hope he references the long goodbye

[@royroblox]

I was searching for this and was surprised he didn’t have it! Here’s hoping he makes one on it (and the Bee’s Knees as well since these all seem “close” to the base of the daquiri)!

[@nickburch9037]

Good episode! The first one definitely looks like a refreshing poolside drink.

[@DwightStark]

The Daiquiri is a perfect cocktail, a perfect vehicle for enjoying rum.

[@OdinOfficialEmcee]

My second favourite drink, bested only by an old fashioned! You got me in the liquor store looking to change up mu usual Bacardi White for something aged and a bit more... adventerous! Thanks as always Greg

[@bxrosie04]

Don’t have Havana Club? Try Dominican rum! Barceló, Brugal, and Punta Cana are three of my favorites. Great video, Greg! 👌🇨🇺🍹🇩🇴🙌

[@olivertrewavas5465]

Comedic timing/execution of the editing is fantastic

[@Aadityeah]

Doing cocktails the justice they deserve. Thank you for making this!

[@Succumbed2Rum]

I like a 2oz rum/1oz lime/.5oz demerara for my Daquiri, but I'm also typically using an Appleton Signature or 8yr which are sweeter to begin with. Don't be afraid to adjust the other ratios to suite your rum.

[@metrazol]

Great episode. Oldfield's, my favorite bar in LA, makes a killer Daiquiri, but spend half the night warning people, "No, not like that, not at aaaaaaalllll like that." They're like this, and they are amazing.

[@MrBenfranz]

The Daiquiri has got to be my Grandpa Walter's (of blessed memory) damn favorite cocktail. He would make it every weekend of every summer. Those were good times, Grandpa's Banana Daiquiri.

[@JimGreenthumb]

That face! When you turn after sipping that daiquiri is priceless!

[@ВладимирСвятов-о2х]

Tried the same but with spiced rum (Kraken in my case) - absolutely changes the game, give it a try.

[@warden_ofthe_north5710]

Made the roots daiquiri substited in bacardi silver because I had it on hand and that is a dam good drink. Thank you Greg. Please keep up the awesome content.

[@DB240sx]

Just made one of these with a coffee rum (just Plantation 3 star that I infused with coffee). Surprisingly delicious.

[@jonerouse]

Ah, old Jennings. We took our eight year old son to Marco Pierre White's for lunch and 'cocktails' a few years ago. The youngster was merrily drinking his way through the list of virgin cocktails, and the sommelier took a bit of a shine to the family thanks to the wee'un's desire to keep up with his parents in the (rather expensive, virgin) cocktail drinking stakes. My better half ordered a daiquiri and the sommelier decided to give us a potted history, "This is one of the most famous cocktails in the world, first made by Jennings Cox..." My son, as quick as a lighting bolt said... "I wish he'd used his hands like anyone else." The sommelier walked off, twitching as if he'd got an insect in his inner ear.

[@barbarapugh5662]

That young man will go far ! 🤣

[@jonerouse]

@@barbarapugh5662 Luckily the daiquiri is shaken, rather than stirred.

[@beefsupreme504]

Greg, Thank you for showing me about this drink. I like it very much. Best regards, Beef.

[@thebakhatman]

I quite enjoy this type of daiquiri - what I like to do, which might not be quite as "authentic" is make up a big batch of sweet and sour mix (half equal parts fresh lemon and lime juice, half simple syrup) and use that to blend up whatever liquor I might fancy with it. Whiskey=whiskey sour, amaretto=amaretto sour, tequila and a little agave syrup and/or orange liqour = margarita, rum=daiquiri, vodka/gin=Collins.

[@andibrown9934]

The Dora rant in red plaid!😁😄😄😄😊 priceless! Love the rambling humor! Cheers!🍸🥃

[@Urspo]

You continue to do a charming educational entertaining job with the cocktails

[@rayzhang7591]

I dont even like cocktails but I enjoy your videos. Great job!

[@justina3901]

Your enthusiasm (should i call it that?? whatever it is, it's hilarious) is really making want to make a daiquiri right this second

[@gruggerduggerhoose]

Greg, i have a challenge for you (maybe a stream challenge?) You get a lucky dip/wheel. One for a spirit, one for a mixer (anything below wine strength) one for bitters/syrups and one for fruit. Pick one from each of those categories at random and make a drink from it. Optionally you can choose one additional ingredient from one of the categories. Good luck!!

[@howtodrink]

this is a fun idea!

[@gruggerduggerhoose]

How To Drink so my teenage years playing “mystery rounders” in pubs wasn’t a total waste of time after all. Haha

[@JeffreyJusticeLosey]

I've got a daiquiri recipe you might like to play with. I improvised it for a friend with a variety of allergies. Frozen watermelon, double splash lemon juice, single splash lime juice, coconut rum, seltzer (just enough to get the drink to blend nicely). Blend well, don't give the watermelon a chance to melt.

[@ItsNarwhalPlaysMC]

Comes on screen: "Oh boy, It's gonna be one of "those episodes". Me: *Clicks like *fullscreens video

[@EpicNoodle1000]

Watching drunk Greg is great. Watching drunk Greg whilst drunk, is greater.

[@paytonsmith2565]

I love it when you make a drink and I've already got the ingredients.

[@roebucksruin]

Ooh! Love a good daiquiri! Plantation has a great Barbados-style XO Rum, and it's phenomenal with a high quality Earl Grey Simple Syrup in a 2, 3/4, 3/4 build.

[@gregoriaarteaga4460]

Well Mr. how to drink. I love the drinks 🍹 that you make, until now. Many many years ago I was offered a drink call daiquiri, OH 😯 BOY!! delicious!! So I drink 🍹 and drink, how many no idea, until the next day. Boy was I SICK 😷!! So I haven’t had a Daiquiri ever, and I’m not planning any time soon. Thanks for your great recipes.

[@MrLinvalT]

Greg at the begining of the serie : "I've never worked in a bar, i don't give a damn about precision." Greg now : "Ima double strain that dope beverage."

[@nevadanate4957]

It's so funny seeing that old intro, it doesn't fit his approach at all lol

[@Fallin1]

Made this tonight with plantation 5 year and it may be the best drink I've ever made.

[@fabcraftsandmore]

A classic and definitely one of my favorites!

[@chrism3562]

My D&D group made daiquiris this weekend! Much fun was had.

[@CaseyBlackvidz]

I would love to see you do a show on essential bar glassware, and the the appropriate vessels to serve for various types of drinks.

[@unboxerman12]

You could post a rum drink every day and I would love them all

[@valritz1489]

History of Dora the Explorer included for free!

[@chrismoody7666]

Wish my history teacher was this interesting.

[@furthurondown]

still better than Island Oasis machine! I've really loved introducing people to this cocktail over the last 20 years! Snag a black strap rum to make it REALLY come alive!

[@woodscologne]

What I love about the Daiquiri is that the drink can have many different faces and taste experiences solely depending on the rum used. Cheers

[@angelique_cs]

My new favorite show revolves around drinks I'll probably never make...hey, vicarious living is my jam

[@retrohyena4074]

Your show has inspired me to try and come up with my own mixed drink. It actually got popular enough to make it onto the bartenders list at my local bowling meetup. I'd really like to introduce you to the Retro Sunrise.

[@Calibur95]

One of my favorite channels keep up the good work!

[@benperry6900]

The Daiquiri is the perfect vehicle for trying new rums. I run a leaner spec though... 2oz Rum, 3/4oz Lime, 1/2oz Demerara. I like funky Jamaican rums in Daiquiris... mmm...

[@somedaytherockstar]

Can you make a video of what is essential when starting out making drinks? What kind of alcohol you can make several different drinks with?what tools?

[@mitchellschultze84]

My favorite daiquiri version is below - it tastes like key lime pie! -2oz Ron Matusalem 15 -0.5oz Demerara 2:1 Rich Simple -0.75oz Lime juice -2 drops saline

[@VolkerHett]

The second one is what I prefer, double the Rum and call it Papa Doble and have salt on the rim of the glas! Just like back in the day with Ernest in the Floridita in Havana 🍸

[@AAARRRGGGHHHHHH]

How you make your daiquiri is how I make mine! It's my favourite cocktail of all time for its beautiful simplicity. I tend to use the Havana 5 year & sometimes, in a pinch, I've swapped out the demerara syrup for honey syrup. Keep doing what you're doing, Greg.

[@mitchellcopeland5657]

I can't stop replaying the sound from 0:18

[@kenwood9382]

Just made a couple daiquiri’s with Rum Bar silver, super funk! Cheers

[@LythonV66]

I love watching your videos to see how far into the shooting process for the day that you're doing multiples on, to see how more and more progressive lit you get man - haha love ya dude, you're one of my favorite YT channels!

[@RichardCranium321]

Dear editors- can we please get a booze blooperz? I know you've been holding out on us😉

[@arnaudmenard5114]

In Canada, they translated Dora in french, to teach English. It’s kinda meta.

[@agustinblasco9100]

In spanish speaking countries she is a mexican that teaches English

[@milliemellifluous2642]

I had a strawberry daiquiri once...tasted like body wash. I like sweet things and everyone is telling daiquiris will be my go to drink. Have yet to find a place that does them well. But this gives me hope. For now i will stick to my gin lemonades(gin&sprite, and yes it is mostly sprite). I don’t drink often, because nothing is sweet enough for me.

[@kaitkovach4663]

That slow mo sip tho!! 😂👏🏼

[@cjgj]

Have you ever tried the 8:2:1 daiquiri spec? ie. 2 oz rum, 0.5 oz lime juice, 0.25 oz simple. It's pretty interesting. Much less refreshing, obviously, but good for highlighting a rum.

[@howtodrink]

Honestly I haven't tested this, frequently called a Papa Doble, yes?

[@neoroman0510]

Delicious episode! Just made myself one, mmmmmm...and the music is just the right volume and really helps build the mood too! :)

[@Mark723]

Oh, my Gawhd - what an absolutely awhful impression of Thurston Howell III - Lovey, fetch me a daiquiri...

[@MachinatedGames]

Thank you for making my favorite drink!

[@germx1488]

Hey that product placement is on point this episode!

[@Foreversouth0]

Alternative titles: history of adult slushies

[@tripreed]

I've been ordering daiquiris with Smith & Cross lately. I love the funk.

[@8nayrb]

I think that if you are sizing up a bartender this is the drink to ask for first. It is like Do Wap music, not made from much but can convey a lot.

[@Dreveryn]

We really just need a compilation video of great sauced Greg moments

[@Danamaeval]

I would love to see you make cocktails out of Jeppsons Malort. Anything to make that stuff palatable would be awesome.

[@kyumullo]

Now that we also have the Gimlet video, how do you think a Daquiri with Morgenthalers Cordial would go?