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How do you spell Daiquiri?

Correct spelling

daiquiri

Remember the Cuban beach: DAI-QUI-RI keeps the 'qui' from quitting

Why is daiquiri spelled this way?

From Daiquiri, a beach near Santiago de Cuba where this rum cocktail was reportedly invented. DAI-QUI-RI. The 'qui' in the middle trips everyone up. Not 'daquiri' or 'daquerri'. Think: I QUIt after one daiquiri.

Common misspellings of daiquiri

daquiridaquerridaikiridaiqueri

Example

She ordered a frozen strawberry daiquiri at the beachside bar.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell daiquiri?+
The correct spelling is "daiquiri". Remember the Cuban beach: DAI-QUI-RI keeps the 'qui' from quitting
Is it daquiri or daiquiri?+
The correct spelling is "daiquiri", not "daquiri".

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