Daiquiri — A classic Cuban cocktail believed to have originated near Daiquirí, Cuba, in the late 1890s. It is often credited to American engineer Jennings Cox, though, like many classic drinks, the exact story is debated. Built from rum, citrus, and sugar, the Daiquiri became one of the defining simple sour-style cocktails and was later popularized internationally, especially through Havana’s bar culture.