Daiquiri Deck giving away free daiquiris for a year

If any drink deserves its day it has to be the daiquiri. That beloved beach drink, with its countless variations and occasional literary pretensions will be celebrated in all its frozen glory on National Daiquiri Day, July 19. 

But what’s the secret to the perfect rum-soaked concoction? When in doubt, turn to the experts.

“The secret to a great daiquiri is to mix the fruity and the creamy together, so you get the best of both worlds,” said Tyler Fite, a bartender at the Siesta Key Daiquiri Deck.

The Yukon, Oklahoma, native knows a thing or two about the drink: He’s been behind the bar at the Deck for five years while making art in a variety of media. He also makes a mean red, white and blue daiquiri. (That’s layers of strawberry, piña colada and electric blue lemonade, if you care to dabble.)

To ring in the holiday, all five Daiquiri Deck locations will be giving away one free 10-ounce daiquiri with any purchase on July 19. And one lucky winner at each location that day will win free daiquiris for an entire year, among other giveaways.

“National Daiquiri Day is one of our most beloved events at Daiquiri Deck, and we’re so excited to bring back the opportunity for five guests to win free daiquiris for a year,” Michelle Smith, chief marketing officer at Daiquiri Deck, said in a release. “From caffeinated and creamy to fruity and sweet, we have over 31 daiquiri combinations available, both regular and virgin, and something for everyone to enjoy.”