Strawberry Daiquiri

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.

• Strawberries: Fresh and frozen for the best flavor and texture.
• Rum: Use a white rum or light rum like Bacardi. Not a dark or spiced rum.
• Simple syrup: Prepare your simple syrup.
• Lime juice: Use fresh limes and squeeze the juice, or combine fresh lime juice with fresh lemon juice.

How to Make a Strawberry Daiquiri

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1. Add strawberries, rum, simple syrup, and lime juice to a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is slushy.
2. Pour mixture into glasses and garnish.

Preparation Tips

• Don’t use ice cubes, as they water down the flavor. Use frozen berries. I have always found frozen strawberries sweet, as growers let them ripen more on the vine before picking.
• Make simple syrup up to 4 weeks in advance.
• Store simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Mix these as needed so they are refreshing and frosty.
• Skip the alcohol, add a little Sprite or ginger ale, and make a virgin strawberry daiquiri. The kids will love them. 
• If you don’t have a blender, use a cocktail shaker to muddle the strawberries and simple syrup together. Then, strain the mixture into a glass. Add rum, lime juice, and ice. It will not be a frozen cocktail, but it will still be delicious.