Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
I love a daiquiri, be it frozen or straight, strawberry or banana. It’s all good.
A daiquiri is essentially a mixture of rum, sugar, and citrus—anything after that is just gilding the lily. A frozen strawberry daiquiri, however, is the ultimate refresher for summer days spent poolside or with your toes buried deep in the sand.
How to Make Strawberry Daiquiris
Fresh or Frozen Strawberries?
Many strawberry daiquiri recipes use fresh strawberries, but personally, I find that frozen strawberries help thicken the drink (like a smoothie!) and ensures that the cocktail stays uber chilly. This said, by all means, feel free to use fresh strawberries if you prefer!
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
What's the Best Rum for a Daiquiri?
Go for a white rum for this recipe over a darker, aged rum or a spiced rum. White rum has a clean, light flavor that works with, instead of against, the fresh flavor of the strawberries. (This said, if dark rum is what you have, go with what you've got!) Mount Gay is a widely available and affordable brand that works well in this cocktail.
Strawberry Daiquiris for a Crowd
This recipe makes a whole pitcher of daiquiris—plenty for a party! It's best to make and serve this drink right away while it's still chilled and slushy, so have your glasses (and your guests) ready.
Just want a single serving? No problem. Just scaled down the recipe to make as many or as few drinks as you'd like.
More Party-Ready Drinks to Try
- Mixed Berry Sangria
- Piña Coladas
- Classic Margarita
- Pineapple Jalapeño Pitcher Margaritas
- Frozen Siesta Cocktail
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
You can buy prepared simple syrup for this recipe, but it's easy enough to make it yourself. Here's how!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups white rum
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1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice, from about 6 juicy limes
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1/4 to 1/3 cup simple syrup, depending on your preferred sweetness
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1 16-ounce package frozen strawberries
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4 cups ice cubes
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Strawberries, lime wheels, or little umbrellas for garnish, optional
Method
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Pour ingredients into a blender:
Place the rum, 1/2 cup of the lime juice, 1/4 cup of the simple syrup, strawberries, and ice cubes into a blender and pulse until completely blended with a slushy consistency.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
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Taste for any needed adjustments:
Check the consistency and flavor. Add more lime juice for more tartness or more simple syrup to sweeten, if needed. You may also want more ice to make it slushier in consistency. A daiquiri is not an exact science, so adjust as you see fit.
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Pour and serve:
Divide the daiquiris between glasses. Garnish and serve.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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125 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
13g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 to 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 125 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 7mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Protein 0g | |
Vitamin C 30mg | 151% |
Calcium 16mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 3% |
Potassium 111mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |