Description
This refreshing Strawberry Daiquiri recipe combines fresh and frozen strawberries with rum, simple syrup, and lime juice to create a smooth, flavorful summer cocktail. It's easy to make in a blender and can be adapted into a nonalcoholic version by omitting the rum, making it perfect for all occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 pound strawberries
Liquids
- 4 ounces rum
- 3 ounces simple syrup
- 1 ounce lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries: Remove stems from the strawberries and slice them in half. Freeze half of the berries (8 ounces) for at least 2 hours until solid.
- Blend the cocktail: Add fresh strawberries, frozen strawberries, rum, simple syrup, and lime juice to the jar of a high-speed blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Garnish and serve: Pour the daiquiri into glasses and garnish with an extra fresh strawberry and/or a slice of lime for an elegant presentation.
- Make nonalcoholic version: For a virgin version, omit the rum and substitute with 4 ounces of water, then blend as directed.
Notes
- A classic Strawberry Daiquiri features abundant strawberry flavor and a generous amount of rum, delivering a perfect summer drink.
- You can easily make this cocktail nonalcoholic by omitting the rum and adding water instead.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Simple syrup can be homemade by dissolving equal parts sugar and water or purchased pre-made.
- Freeze the strawberries ahead of time to achieve the perfect icy texture without using ice cubes that can dilute the drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 643 kcal
- Sugar: 85 g
- Sodium: 56 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 99 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
