Strawberry Daiquiri

Name: Strawberry Daiquiri
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 cocktails
Cuisine: cuban
Ingredients: 1 pound frozen strawberries; 2 cups ice cubes; 3/4 cup white rum; 1/2 cup simple syrup, plus more to taste; 3 tablespoons lime juice (from 2 limes); Pinch of kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal); Lime wedges, for garnish; Whole fresh strawberries, for serving (optional)

By Lidey Heuck

Published Nov. 21, 2023

Strawberry Daiquiri — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Total Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Rating: 5(17)
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Frozen daiquiris have been around almost as long as the electric blender. First served at a bar in Havana in the 1920s, this fruity frozen cocktail increased in popularity in the following decades. This classic strawberry daiquiri recipe uses a combination of frozen fruit and ice to mimic the smooth, frothy texture of cocktails dispensed from a commercial frozen drink machine. Depending on the sweetness of the strawberries purchased, you may need to add additional simple syrup. Add a rum floater if you are so inclined.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 cocktails

1pound frozen strawberries
2cups ice cubes
¾cup white rum
½cup simple syrup, plus more to taste
3tablespoons lime juice (from 2 limes)
Pinch of kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
Lime wedges, for garnish
Whole fresh strawberries, for serving (optional)

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Preparation

Step 1
Place the frozen strawberries and ice in a blender. Blend on low to crush slightly. Add the rum, simple syrup, lime juice and salt. Blend on low, raising the speed and pausing to stir if necessary, until thick and slushy in texture. Taste and add more simple syrup, if desired. Serve the drinks immediately, garnished with lime wedges and whole fresh strawberries, if desired.