Description
A refreshing and classic Strawberry Daiquiri made with fresh and frozen strawberries, rum, simple syrup, and lime juice. Perfect for summer, this cocktail is fruity, smooth, and easy to blend. A nonalcoholic version is also included for a delicious virgin option.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 pound strawberries
Liquids
- 4 ounces rum
- 3 ounces simple syrup
- 1 ounce lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries: Remove stems from strawberries and slice them in half. Freeze half of the berries (8 ounces) for at least 2 hours until solid.
- Blend ingredients: Combine the fresh strawberries, frozen strawberries, rum, simple syrup, and lime juice in a high-speed blender jar. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth.
- Garnish and serve: Pour the daiquiri into glasses and garnish with an extra strawberry and/or a slice of lime for presentation.
- Make it nonalcoholic (optional): To prepare a virgin daiquiri, omit the rum and substitute it with 4 ounces of water before blending.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for best flavor.
- Freezing half of the berries gives the cocktail a refreshingly cold and slushy texture.
- Adjust simple syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- High-speed blenders create the smoothest consistency.
- The nonalcoholic version is perfect for all ages and occasions.
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
