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Best Strawberry Daiquiri

It's officially happy hour with these easy strawberry daiquiris made with either frozen or fresh, sweet, in-season strawberries if you can find them. A little citrus juice really kicks the strawberry flavor up a notch and a bit of lemon-lime soda adds a hint of effervescence. Double or triple this recipe for a party and you'll never buy daiquiri mixes or canned, ready-made daiquiris again. Leave out the rum for a batch of the best strawberry-citrus mocktails around!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine world
Servings 8 people
Calories 849.2 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 High-Powered Blender Essential for achieving a smooth, slushy consistency without ice chunks.
  • 1 Liquid Measuring Cups For accurate measurement of juices, rum, and soda.
  • 1 Dry Measuring Cups / Spoons For measuring sugar.
  • 8 Hurricane Glasses For optimal presentation, consider chilling them prior to serving.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 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
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Place frozen strawberries in a blender; add sugar, lemon juice, and lime juice. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Pour in rum and lemon-lime beverage, then add ice. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Blend until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Pour strawberry daiquiri mixture into hurricane glasses. Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

Achieving the perfect balance of sweet and tart is key; fresh citrus juice, if available, elevates the flavor profile significantly. If using fresh strawberries, ensure they are ripe and sweet, then flash-freeze them for 30-60 minutes before blending to achieve the ideal texture. For a vibrant mocktail, simply omit the rum; the citrus and strawberry combination is robust enough to stand on its own. Avoid over-blending, which can melt the ice too quickly and dilute the drink. Taste and adjust sugar or citrus levels before serving to tailor to your preference, especially if fruit sweetness varies. Garnish with a fresh strawberry or a lime wheel for an appealing presentation.