Name: Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe: Fresh, Frosty, Vacation in a Glass
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries; 4 oz white rum; 2 oz fresh lime juice; 1½ –2 oz simple syrup; 1½ cups ice (less if berries are frozen)

Introduction

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This is the real-deal strawberry daiquiri—bright, tart, naturally pink, and perfectly balanced. Fresh (or frozen) strawberries, good white rum, fresh lime juice, and just enough sweetness blended into icy bliss. No neon syrups, no blender explosions, just pure tropical happiness. Presented in a chilled hurricane glass with a sugar rim, optionally garnished with a fresh strawberry and lime wheel, this Strawberry Daiquiri offers a stunning frosty pink glow that instantly turns any moment into a party.

Ingredients

For the Classic Strawberry Daiquiri (makes 2 large or 4 small): • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled (or frozen—no thawing needed)
• 4 oz (½ cup) white rum (Bacardi, Havana Club, or Plantation 3 Stars)
• 2 oz (¼ cup) fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 1½–2 oz simple syrup (adjust to berry sweetness)
• 1½ cups ice cubes (reduce to 1 cup if using frozen berries)
• Optional: ½ oz triple sec or Cointreau for extra depth

For Serving: • Sugar-rimmed glasses, lime wheels, whole strawberries, mint sprigs

Step-by-Step Process

Make simple syrup (if needed)
Dissolve equal parts of sugar and hot water, then cool. Takes 2 minutes.
Rim the glasses
Run a lime wedge around the rim and dip it in granulated sugar. Chill glasses in the freezer while you blend.
Load the blender
Add strawberries, rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice. Start with 1½ oz simple syrup.
Blend to perfection
Blend on high 30–45 seconds until completely smooth and frosty. No chunks allowed.
Taste and adjust
Taste—add another ½ oz simple syrup if needed (frozen berries are often tarter). Blend 5 seconds more.
Pour
Pour straight into chilled, sugar-rimmed glasses (no straining needed).
Garnish and serve
Add a fresh strawberry on the rim and a lime wheel. Serve immediately with straws.

Tips for the Ultimate Strawberry Daiquiri

• Frozen strawberries = thicker, frostier drink and no watered-down taste
• Fresh lime juice is non-negotiable—bottled kills the brightness
• Start light on simple syrup—berries vary in sweetness
• Use good white rum—you’ll taste the difference
• Chill glasses 10 minutes in freezer—keeps it slushy longer
• Double or triple easily—just keep the blender under ¾ full

Variations and Customization

• Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri: omit rum, add a splash of lemon-lime soda
• Spicy Strawberry: muddle 2–3 jalapeño slices before blending
• Mango-Strawberry: replace half the strawberries with frozen mango
• Coconut Daiquiri: add 2 oz cream of coconut + garnish with toasted coconut
• Skinny Version: Use 1 oz agave instead of simple syrup
• Luxe Rosé Daiquiri: swap 1 oz rum for rosé wine

Storage and Serving Tips

• Best within 30 minutes—texture is perfect when freshly blended
• Pitcher version holds 2–3 hours in fridge (stir/shake before pouring)
• Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays—re-blend with fresh lime for instant refills
• Re-frost: toss back in blender with a handful of ice
• Serve ice-cold in sugar-rimmed or chilled glasses
• Perfect alongside tacos, grilled shrimp, or sunny patio vibes

Nutritional Information

Based on 4 servings (with 1½ oz simple syrup):

Calories: 180 kcal
Total Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g (Sugars 18g)
Protein: 1g
Vitamin C: 80% Daily Value

Conclusion

This strawberry daiquiri is summer in a glass—bright, frosty, and dangerously drinkable. One sip and you’re barefoot on a beach somewhere, even if you’re just in your backyard. Keep frozen strawberries and rum in the house, and you’re always 60 seconds away from instant vacation mode.