Ribalaigua Daiquiri

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Grapefruit Maraschino Martini cocktail containing Planteray 3 Stars White Rum, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice, Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Planteray 3 Stars White Rum or alternative
0.50 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur or alternative

Other Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
0.50 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)

Directions

Chill martini glass
Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
Add ice to shaker
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with mint leaf

Cocktail Description

The first sip of a Ribalaigua Daiquiri is like catching a perfect wave of sweet-tart brightness—a lightning strike of flavor in a crystal-clear vessel.

This elegant cocktail combines the clean, crisp notes of Plantation 3 Stars White Rum with the distinctive cherry sweetness of Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, all balanced by the vibrant zing of freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice. The martini glass presentation and mint leaf garnish add visual polish to what's essentially a straightforward shake-and-strain affair, making it approachable for home bartenders of any skill level. It shines brightest as an aperitif at warm-weather gatherings or intimate dinner parties where its bright acidity wakes up the palate. The cocktail pairs wonderfully with seafood dishes—particularly raw oysters or grilled shrimp—and stands up nicely to spicy Asian cuisines where the sweet-tart profile provides a cooling counterpoint to heat.