Of course, violins are not made small enough to express the woe that is ordering a sub-par drink at the kind of resort with palm trees, beaches, and a daily agenda of luxuriating as lazily as possible. But, have you ever ordered a good strawberry daiquiri at a bar? I have not. As neither the holiday weekend nor strawberry season are over yet, this seems as good a time as any to make it right.
Let’s freeze off the remaining strawberries on a tray, shake them into a blender, add some ice, lime juice, a spoonful of sugar, and rum and blend it up into all the deliciousness you’d like to see in the world, or at least your glass. Starting with frozen strawberries keeps the drink colder longer without adding a ton of ice, so the result is less sweet and more strawberry-forward than anything made from a juice or mix. It’s also entirely refreshing, like a fruit smoothie for grownups. Depending on the intensity and tartness of your berries, you might add a little more ice, lime, or sugar to taste, but if this is the toughest task on a long weekend, I think we’re still winning.
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Frozen Strawberry Daiquiris
- 1 heaped cup frozen strawberries
- 2/3 cup ice cubes
- 5 tablespoons light rum
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice, to taste
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Can confirm that the zucchini butter (everything but the pasta and pasta water) is *delicious* piled onto Ryvita crackers! It’s also delicious as written, with pasta. I’ve made this twice in five days!
Oops! I don’t know what I did, but this comment ended up in the wrong recipe. Though I’m sure this is delicious too!!
Oh I am so here for this. I may have bought a 2000w blender purely to improve my watermelon mojito making abilities and now all I want is frozen drinks.
Agreed I would just leave it out if you don’t want a NA variety of “rum.” If it’s too thick you could add some water or juice.
Sorry that ended up in the wrong place lol but I’ll leave it
I’m assuming this would still be delicious without the rum, but is there anything you’d recommend subbing in its place for a non-alcoholic version or just leave it out?
When I make non alcoholic versions of frozen drinks, I just leave the liquor out. If it’s a bit thick, you can try adding more lime juice or a splash of cold water.
I sub with either sparkling water or some sort of fancy Pellegrino soda. I bet the blood orange one would be divine here.
Other times I use tonic water. Though I’m not sure that would pair well here.
I use Rum Extract!
I’d just leave it out, and then adjust if needed with the other ingredients.
They make non alcoholic liquor now. My friend was pregnant and her husband bought a “non” gin. It was pretty good. She said the tequila was even better. It’s a big thing with bartenders right now too. How nice to offer people something equivalent if they can’t drink or don’t. :)
Could you post the brand, please?
Using local strawberries, pure summer perfection in a glass!
Ooh, bookmarked! I dream of Outback Steakhouse’s daiquiris which I’ve only had virgin – time to try to replicate!
Ooh! Love those glasses! And the straws! Where where both procured?
And while I’m at it… my old blender just doesn’t cut the mustard, icy drink-wise. Are you happy with yours? If so, what is it?
Then – strawberry daiquiris!
The straws are from a party store probably eons ago but these are similar. The glasses (Stella from Iittala) were from our wedding registry even more eons ago but now discontinued. I have a Vitamix, which is definitely an investment (although less so if you get a factory refurbished one) but I like the quality and also the warranty: 7-year vs. the usual 1-year so I bet far fewer end up in landfills.
Any thoughts on how this would work pre-blended and put in a jar in the cooler for enjoyment while camping?
As I shoot these recipes during the day, and did not have a daiquiri at noon, I put them in the freezer until the kids go to bed, so can confirm they’ll be delicious later, even if they may or may not stay frozen. It might taste more sweet when not frozen; the freezer muffles sweetness.
I can’t do hard liquor so I make this every summer with frozé, sometimes adding lychees to the mix – I think I’ll try it with ice cold Saké next. Thanks for the reminder!
Sake is a brilliant idea. Soju would be another good option.
Can I use this recipe and your pina colada recipe to make a Miami vice?! Or is that too much fruit in one drink 😂
Ooh I’ve never had one! Is that what’s in them?
They are called different things at different bars/resorts. Half/or layered daiquiri & pina colada. Delicious!
Oh, those are the best! I think the tart daiquiri cuts the sweetness of the pina colada a bit. The combo is better than either drink alone, in my opinion.
I had just a handful of berries left over from jam making, and my poor kids were strawberried out. This was just right for the grownups. Thank you!
Would this taste good with a different type of alchohol, like vodka?
I think it would!
Made these tonight. Delicious recipe and not too sweet. Used organic strawberries that we froze. Absolutely will make again. Thanks for another great recipe Deb.
Can I replace the sugar with honey?
I used coconut sugar and they were delicious!
I haven’t tested it with honey, but I bet it would be fine.
So simple. So delicious. So perfect. Thank you!
Deeeelish. We’ve turned summer Sunday afternoons into Family Smoothie Time, only the adults get special smoothies. We loved these daiquiris! Only one small typo- clearly supposed to be “1 2-cup serving,” not “2 1-cup servings.” ;) We practically doubled everything, and this filled a 24 oz ninja blender cup (and our nearly-empty parenting fuel tanks) quite nicely!
Done! And delicious, thank you :) My mixture ended up being more like a slushy, but my friends and I loved it!
I found simple syrup worked much better at getting the sweetness level correct. The granulated sugar didn’t incorporate as well or something, but using the simple syrup allowed me to adjust quicker. Other than that (and a tad more rum!) I made the recipe as written and it was delicious!
I used a tablespoon of Cointreau instead of sugar. Added enough sweet and that extra citrus-alcohol kick.
I made this for a friend and myself. Used fresh local strawberries, kept the measurements as written. We loved how the drink maintained the fresh, in-season strawberry flavor. We like strong drinks, so we might use more rum next time, but loved it as-is too.
I made these last weekend and then two times again. Addictive. No alcohol and still delish!! Thanks for the reminder Deb. :)
We loved this drink and will add it to our repertoire. Easy and it made us feel like we were on a tropical vacation.
Genius recipe for watermelon mojito! Thanks!
Just waiting for another heatwave in the UK to try it out! Thanks for this recipe
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I was sceptical….frozen cocktails not being my ‘thing’. But then it hit 37 C outside and with no air conditioning I thought a frozen daiquiri might do the trick. And it did. This has become THE drink of summer in our house – and on our patio and even at friends’ houses (I bring my blender and just set up their kitchen all bossy-like saying, “You HAVE to try these”!). Even die-hard beer drinkers have had 2 or 3. Please don’t ask how many bottles of rum we have slurped through. Thank you so much Deb for posting – you have made our summer!!!
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I can never understand why strawberry juice isn’t more popular. Tastiest and sweetest fruit there is… yet we prefer tomato juice… why?! I guess it is a little expensive. But still!
Can I use this recipe and your pina colada recipe to make a Miami vice?
My favorite fruit and personally I, make a combination of fresh mango and strawberry come together to create the perfect summer cocktail.
(I originally forgot to post as a question, this is resubmitted in question section)
Deb, what is your recommendation for making pitcher full in advance, early in day before company. Once in pitcher would you store in freezer or refrigerator? Here in Florida we are still enjoying poolside cold drinks, can’t wait to treat our guests with your recipe. Thank you.
I think keeping frozen drinks slushy is definitely tricky — it’s going to melt in the fridge, and fairly solidify in the freezer. I’m trying to remember if mine (in the freezer) was more soft sorbet-ish or more icy; I think the former. If softer, you could just re-blend it before serving.
I loved the recipe! I was looking for drink recipes for the party I’m going to give with my friends! looks wonderful!
Deb,
I think I have a question no one has asked you!! Where to buy cocktail umbrellas on those long sticks as shown in your picture. I have the typical short ones and have searched google, nothing! Tell us…please!!
Ha! I think I got them at a party store in the Village but I bet Amazon has them. [Update: I think these are them!]
This sounds delicious! I’m going to give the recipe a try but remove the rum since I don’t drink alcohol. Has any tried it with the rum?
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I use this recipe. Everyone like it.
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