DRIVING MISS DAIQUIRI Watermelon Mint Daiquiri Cocktail

  (Cocktails inspired by the movies, Oscar nominees and winners.)   

  DRIVING MISS DAISY, 1989  Nominated: Morgan Freeman - Best Actor in a Leading RoleDan Aykroyd - Best Actor in a Supporting RoleBest Art Direction, Best Film Editing, Best Costume Design Won, 1990:  Best Picture, Best Actress - Jessica Tandy, Best Writing (Screenplay), Best Makeup   Also won: Golden Globes: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress BAFTA: Best Actress   Daisy Werthan: What are you doing? Hoke Colburn: I'm tryin' to drive you to the store!   Who doesn't love this film about an elderly Southern lady's contentious but admiring relationship with her African American chauffeur?  

  I loved the story and the whole cast and that theme song is a favorite of mine. One of my other favorite things about the movie is how Miss Daisy's car ages right along with the characters. It's a classic in my movie line up, one I watch at least once a year. Any movie that makes reference to the Piggly Wiggly always gets my vote.   It was also a perfect way to pun another Daiquiri for my movie themed cocktail series. Think of this as a mini Mojito, if you make this in a Collins glass and add soda you have a Mojito, but you won't have the fun cocktail pun.  

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DRIVING MISS DAIQUIRI Watermelon Mint Daiquiri Cocktail   INGREDIENTS: 2 Oz. Bacardi Light Rum 2 Oz. Fresh Watermelon Juice 1/2 Oz. Fresh Lime Juice 1/2 Oz. Mint Simple Syrup 4 Fresh Mint Leaves Ice
Garnish: Watermelon Wedge, Mint Leaves, Lime Quarter 
Tools: Muddler, Cocktail Shaker
Glass: Punch Cup
DIRECTIONS: Purée watermelon in a food processor, then strain into a small bowl. Muddle the mint leaves, fresh lime juice and simple syrup in the bottom of your cocktail shaker. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, pour in the rum and watermelon juice then shake until well chilled. Strain into the punch cup, garnish and serve.   Daisy Werthan: Hoke? Hoke Colburn: Yes'm? Daisy Werthan: You're my best friend. Hoke Colburn: No, go on Miss Daisy. Daisy Werthan: No, really, you are... Daisy Werthan: You are. Hoke Colburn: Yes'm.
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