How to make a Strawberry Daiquiri
Here's a simple and classic Strawberry Daiquiri recipe β perfect for summer or whenever you want something fruity and refreshing:
π Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe (Frozen version)
Ingredients:
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2 oz (60 ml) white rum
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1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
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1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup (adjust to taste)
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1 cup frozen strawberries (or fresh + ice)
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1/2 to 1 cup ice (optional if using frozen berries)
Instructions:
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Add all ingredients to a blender:
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White rum, lime juice, simple syrup, strawberries, and ice (if needed).
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Blend until smooth and slushy.
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Taste and adjust: Add more syrup for sweetness or more lime for tartness.
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Serve immediately in a chilled cocktail or hurricane glass.
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Garnish with a strawberry or lime wedge.
πΈ Optional (for a shaken version):
If you want a non-frozen version, muddle fresh strawberries, shake with ice, then fine-strain into a coupe glass.
Simple syrup is just sugar dissolved in water β super easy to make and commonly used in cocktails, iced coffee, and desserts.
π― How to Make Simple Syrup:
Basic Recipe (1:1 ratio):
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup water
Instructions:
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Combine sugar and water in a saucepan.
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Heat over medium, stirring, until the sugar fully dissolves (no need to boil).
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Let it cool, then pour into a clean jar or bottle.
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Store in the fridge β itβll keep for about a month.
π§ Quick Tip:
You can also make it cold (no heat):
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Just shake sugar and water together in a jar until dissolved β takes a bit longer but works fine for small amounts.
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