Description
This refreshing Strawberry Daiquiri recipe blends fresh and frozen strawberries with rum, simple syrup, and lime juice to create a smooth, fruity cocktail perfect for warm days or festive gatherings. With easy steps and the option to make it nonalcoholic, it’s a versatile drink that’s both vibrant and delicious.
Ingredients
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Strawberries
- 1 pound strawberries
Liquids
- 4 ounces rum (white rum, coconut rum, spiced rum, or dark rum)
- 3 ounces simple syrup
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 4 ounces water (optional, for nonalcoholic version)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Remove the stems from the strawberries and slice them in half. Freeze half of the berries (8 ounces) for at least 2 hours until solid.
- Blend Ingredients: Once the berries are frozen, add both fresh strawberries and frozen strawberries to the jar of a high-speed blender. Pour in the rum, simple syrup, and lime juice. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and well combined.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie-like cocktail into glasses and garnish with an extra strawberry and/or a slice of lime for an appealing presentation.
- Nonalcoholic Option: To make a nonalcoholic version, omit the rum and replace it with 4 ounces of water before blending.
Notes
- If you don’t want to wait for berries to freeze, use 4 ounces of frozen strawberries and 4 ounces of fresh strawberries instead.
- Adjust the amount of rum to taste; if using less rum, you might need to add some water depending on your blender’s consistency preference.
- Simple syrup sweetness can be adjusted based on your taste and the natural sweetness of the strawberries.
- Any type of rum works well, with white or coconut rum giving a lighter flavor, while spiced or dark rum adds richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approx. 8 ounces)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
