Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

Ingredients

• 177 ml, divided (6 oz; from about 12 limes)fresh lime juice
• 100 g (½ cup)turbinado sugar
• 60 ml (¼ cup)water
• 118 ml (4 oz)premium white rum
• 283 g (10 oz)fresh-frozen whole strawberries
• to tastelime wheels, for garnish
• to tastefresh strawberries, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Strain the juice

   Pass 118 ml (4 oz) of the fresh lime juice through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any pulp.

2. 2

   Freeze the juice

   Pour the strained juice into a clean ice-cube tray and freeze for at least 8 hours.

3. 3

   Combine syrup ingredients

   Put the sugar and 60 ml (¼ cup) of water in a small saucepan.

4. 4

   Dissolve the sugar

   Bring the mixture to the boil, then lower the heat and stir until the sugar crystals dissolve.

5. 5

   Cool the syrup

   Once the sugar has dissolved, take the pan off the heat and pour the syrup into a heatproof glass container. Leave it to cool to room temperature.

6. 6

   Chill the syrup

   Cover the container and refrigerate the syrup until cold.

7. 7

   Chill the equipment

   Put 2 coupe or martini glasses and the high-speed blender jug in the freezer until thoroughly chilled.

8. 8

   Add rum and syrup

   Take the blender jug out of the freezer and add the rum, 60 ml (2 oz) of the cane syrup and the remaining 59 ml (2 oz) of fresh lime juice. Keep any leftover cane syrup for another use.

9. 9

   Add lime cubes

   Add the frozen lime juice cubes to the blender jug.

10. 10

    Add strawberries

    Add the frozen strawberries to the jug.

11. 11

    Break up solids

    Pulse the blender several times to break up the frozen ingredients.

12. 12

    Blend until smooth

    Blend on high until the mixture has an even texture, about 30 seconds.

13. 13

    Fill the glasses

    Pour the daiquiri mixture into the chilled glasses.

14. 14

    Garnish and serve

    Garnish each drink with a lime wheel and a strawberry. Serve straight away.

What is a frozen strawberry daiquiri?

A daiquiri is a rum cocktail traditionally made with lime and sugar; this frozen American-style version adds strawberries and blends the ingredients into a slushy drink. Its appeal is the contrast between sharp citrus, sweet fruit and rum.

Frozen lime juice cubes provide the icy texture while keeping the lime flavour present. Turbinado sugar makes a simple syrup that blends smoothly into the drink.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 402 calories, 1g protein, 69g carbs, 1g fat.

The strawberries and sugar syrup provide most of the carbohydrates, while the rum contributes most of the energy. The listed nutrition gives 1 g of protein and 1 g of fat per serving, so pair the drink with a protein-rich snack such as grilled prawns or a small portion of cheese for a more balanced plate.

Freeze the lime juice

Straining first removes pulp that could make the cubes uneven. Freeze the juice for at least 8 hours, or until the cubes are solid enough to blend.

Make a smooth syrup

Syrup: heat the turbinado sugar with water and stir until the crystals dissolve. Cooling and chilling it before blending helps keep the drink cold and makes it easier to measure.

Balance the fruit and rum

Lime: the recipe divides the juice, freezing 118 ml (4 oz) and reserving 59 ml (2 oz) to add directly to the blender. This brings both frozen citrus and fresh juice into the mix.

Strawberries: use them frozen so they contribute to the thick, icy consistency. White rum keeps the drink's flavour profile light and clean.

Blend for the right texture

Pulse first to break up the frozen cubes and berries, then blend on high for about 30 seconds. Stop when the mixture looks even, rather than continuing to blend once it is smooth.

Serve it straight away

Chilled coupe or martini glasses help the daiquiri stay cold as you pour. Add the lime wheel and fresh strawberry just before serving, while the drink is still thick and frosty.

What to serve alongside

This fruity, tart cocktail works well with salty snacks such as olives, salted nuts or tortilla chips. For a more substantial spread, serve it with grilled prawns or a fresh salad.

Recipe notes & tips

• Juice the limes before freezing the measured portion so you can prepare the cubes ahead.
• Use a fine-mesh strainer to keep pulp out of the lime juice cubes.
• Let the syrup cool fully before covering and chilling it.
• Chill the glasses and blender jug before blending to help keep the drink frosty.
• Pulse the frozen ingredients before blending continuously to help the blender break them down evenly.
• Measure the syrup for the drink and reserve any extra for another use.

Variations

• Make it less sweet: blend with less syrup, then taste before adding more.
• Add mint: blend in a few fresh mint leaves for a cool herbal note.
• Use another berry: swap the strawberries for frozen raspberries or blackberries.
• Add a citrus twist: replace some of the lime juice with fresh lemon juice.
• Make it alcohol-free: omit the rum and blend with a little extra lime juice and syrup to taste.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Skipping the straining: pulp can make the lime cubes uneven, so strain the juice before freezing.
• Using soft lime cubes: they can make the mixture less icy; freeze them until solid.
• Adding warm syrup: it can soften the frozen ingredients, so chill the syrup completely first.
• Over-blending: the drink can lose its thick texture; stop as soon as the mixture is uniform.
• Pouring into warm glasses: the daiquiri can melt faster, so chill the glasses before serving.
• Forgetting to reserve syrup: only 60 ml (2 oz) goes into the blender; keep any remainder for another use.

How to store

Serve immediately for the best frozen texture. If needed, keep leftovers covered in the freezer and blend briefly again before serving; the mixture may firm up while stored.

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