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 Role
Dan Aykroyd - Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best 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.
The
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
