The Perfect Strawberry Daiquiri

A strawberry daiquiri is the ultimate summer treat. This icy, boozy cocktail will transport you to a tropical paradise.

What Exactly Is a Daiquiri?

A daiquiri is a classic cocktail that combines rum, citrus juice, and sugar. It can be served chilled, over ice, or blended into a frozen version (like the one we're making here!). While there are many variations of the daiquiri, the frozen strawberry daiquiri is one of the most popular.

What's Inside a Strawberry Daiquiri?

Here's everything you'll need to create a delicious frozen strawberry daiquiri at home:

· Ice: The key to a great frozen daiquiri is plenty of ice for that perfect slushy texture.
· Sugar: While strawberries bring natural sweetness, white sugar helps elevate the flavor.
· Strawberries: Use frozen strawberries for the best texture. If you have fresh ones, feel free to freeze them yourself or use them as is.
· Juices: You'll need both lime juice and lemon juice for that citrusy punch.
· Rum: Stick to white rum for the classic daiquiri taste.
· Soda: A lemon-lime soda like Sprite adds a refreshing fizz to the mix.

How to Prepare a Strawberry Daiquiri

The full recipe is below, but trust us — making a frozen strawberry daiquiri is as easy as tossing all the ingredients into a blender and blending until smooth! It's that simple.

How to Serve Strawberry Daiquiris

Frozen daiquiris are typically served in hurricane glasses, which are tall and vase-shaped. For an extra touch, rim the glass with white sugar and garnish with a fresh strawberry or a slice of lime.

Nicole's Top Strawberry Daiquiri Tips

What does Nicole McLaughlin (aka NicoleMcMom) think about this frozen strawberry daiquiri recipe? "If this isn't the taste of sweet summer, then I don't know what is!"

· If strawberries are in season, go for fresh — you'll get that unbeatable natural sweetness. Otherwise, frozen strawberries will work just fine.
· Feel free to double or triple the recipe when making it for a crowd. After all, who doesn't love a big-batch cocktail?
· This recipe can easily be made into a virgin daiquiri by simply omitting the rum.

Dinogo Community Tips and Praise

"Made with freshly squeezed juice and strawberries — so tasty," says SWD1123. "My husband and I enjoyed these on a warm summer evening. We initially forgot to add the lemon-lime soda, but once we did, it really took them to the next level!"

"These are amazing!" says dajklm06. "My 5-year-old and I made them together. I poured her a glass before adding the rum, and she loved it! We both thought they were fantastic!"

"Such a great daiquiri recipe," shares CRYSTAL-LYNN. "The blend of berry, citrus, and rum is spot-on. I usually tweak recipes after trying them, but with this one, it was perfect from the start."

Editorial input by Corey Williams

Ingredients

• 4 ounces frozen strawberries

• ½ cup white sugar

• ½ cup lemon juice

• ⅛ cup lime juice

• ¾ cup rum

• ¼ cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage

• 6 cups ice, or as needed

Instructions

Prepare all your ingredients.

Add frozen strawberries to a blender, then mix in sugar, lemon juice, and lime juice.

Pour in the rum and lemon-lime soda, then add the ice.

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Serve and enjoy!

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