Strawberry Daiquiri

Name: Strawberry Daiquiri
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 60 ml / 2 oz Light Rum; 30 ml / 1 oz Lime Juice; 1 cup (about 4-6 large berries) Strawberries; 15 ml / 0.5 oz Simple Syrup; Approximately 1 cup Ice

Ingredients Instructions

The Strawberry Daiquiri is a vibrant and immensely popular twist on the classic Daiquiri. It masterfully blends the traditional base of light rum and tart lime juice with the sweet, summery flavor of fresh or frozen strawberries. Often prepared as a frozen, slushy-like beverage, it has become the quintessential vacation and poolside drink. Its bright red color and delightful fruit-forward profile make it an enduring favorite for those who enjoy sweeter, more accessible cocktails.

Preparation

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Preparation time

Difficulty

Drink Classification

The Strawberry Daiquiri is a fruity cocktail, often categorized as a modern classic or a tropical-style drink. It is a popular variation of the classic Daiquiri, typically served frozen and enjoyed in warm weather.

Serving

Served ice-cold and blended to a slushy consistency in a large, chilled Hurricane glass. It is a moderately alcoholic drink, perfect for relaxed sipping on a hot day.

Serving size

Approximately 240-300 ml / 8-10 oz

Alcohol content

Approximately 10-15% ABV

Alcohol strength

Serving temperature

Cold

Glass type

Hurricane

Glass treatment

Chilled

Backstory

While the classic Daiquiri dates back to the late 1800s in Cuba, the fruit-flavored, blended versions became massively popular in the mid-20th century with the widespread adoption of the electric blender. The Strawberry Daiquiri, in particular, captured the public's imagination as a fun, accessible, and delicious tropical escape. It quickly became a staple of resort bars, party scenes, and casual dining restaurants around the world.

Origin

This specific fruit variation originated in the United States, likely during the 1940s or 1950s. Its rise in popularity followed the American "tiki culture" boom and the technological innovation of the electric blender, which made frozen drinks easy to create.

Strawberry Daiquiri

The drink's name is universally recognized. It is most famously known as the "Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri" when prepared blended with ice, which is the most common preparation method.

Original name

Strawberry Daiquiri

Alternative name

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

Characteristics overview

This drink has a strong, sweet strawberry flavor balanced by a citrusy tang from the lime, with a refreshing, slushy texture. The aroma is dominated by fresh fruit and a subtle hint of rum.

Flavor

Sweet, fruity, strawberry, tangy, rum notes

Aroma

Fresh strawberry, lime citrus, sugarcane

Taste balance

Sweet-forward, sour

Aftertaste

Sweet, clean, fruity

Fizziness

None

Color appearance

Vibrant red, pink, opaque, slushy

Texture

Thick, smooth, slushy, icy

Seasonality

Highly refreshing, summery

Flavor intensity & Experience

The flavor profile is intensely fruity and sweet, nicely balanced by a pleasant sourness from the fresh lime juice. The alcohol presence is mild, and the drink is entirely still and non-carbonated.

Sweetness

Saltiness

Sourness

Bitterness

Spiciness

Fruitiness

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Carbonation

Ingredients

The recipe requires a simple set of ingredients: light rum as the base, fresh lime juice for tartness, strawberries for the main flavor, and simple syrup for sweetness. A generous amount of ice is essential for the frozen texture.

Light Rum60 ml / 2 oz
A clean, white rum works best to let the fruit flavor shine.
Lime Juice30 ml / 1 oz
Freshly squeezed is essential for the best flavor.
Strawberries1 cup (about 4-6 large berries)
Fresh or frozen strawberries can be used. Frozen berries will create a thicker consistency.
Simple Syrup15 ml / 0.5 oz
Adjust quantity based on the sweetness of the strawberries.
IceApproximately 1 cup
Crushed or cubed ice works for blending.

Ice type

Cubed or Crushed

Mixing equipments

The primary piece of equipment needed is a powerful electric blender to crush the ice and fruit, achieving the desired smooth, slushy consistency.

Electric blender for combining and blending all ingredients.

Instructions

The process is straightforward: combine all ingredients—rum, lime juice, strawberries, syrup, and ice—in a blender. Blend until smooth and slushy, then pour into a chilled glass and garnish before serving.

1. Prepare your glassware by placing a Hurricane glass or large coupe in the freezer to chill for at least 10 minutes.

2. In the pitcher of an electric blender, combine the light rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, and strawberries.

3. Add approximately one cup of ice to the blender.

4. Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and has a uniform, slushy consistency.

5. Pour the blended mixture into your pre-chilled glass.

6. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and/or a lime wheel on the rim of the glass.

7. Serve immediately with a straw.

Garnishing

A fresh strawberry, elegantly placed on the glass rim, is the classic garnish. A wheel of lime can also be added for an extra pop of color and citrus aroma.

Fresh Strawberry: Make a small slit in a whole strawberry and place it on the rim of the glass.
Lime Wheel: A thin wheel of lime can be placed on the rim alongside the strawberry.

Dietary Information

This drink is naturally free of caffeine, dairy, eggs, soy, and nuts. It is generally considered gluten-free (when using pure, distilled rum) and is suitable for both vegetarian and vegan diets.

✓ Contains alcohol

✓ Caffeine-free

✓ Dairy-free

✓ Egg-free

✓ Soy-free

✓ Nut-free

✓ Gluten-free

✓ Vegan-friendly

✓ Vegetarian-friendly

Nutrition information

This cocktail is moderately high in calories, carbohydrates, and sugar, primarily due to the natural sugars in the fruit and the added simple syrup.

Calories

Averagely 250-350 kcal / 1046-1464 kJ

Calories level

Carbohydrates

Averagely 30-40 g

Carbohydrate level

Sugar

Averagely 25-35 g

Sugar level

Occasions

This cocktail is perfectly suited for warm weather and festive, casual gatherings. Serve it at summer barbecues, by the pool, or any time you want a taste of a tropical vacation. It's a go-to choice for celebrations and social events.

Summer Parties
Poolside Lounging
Beach Vacations
Celebrations

Pairing suggestions

The sweet and fruity profile of a Strawberry Daiquiri pairs beautifully with light, summery foods like grilled seafood, chicken salads, or fresh fruit platters. It also offers a refreshing and cooling contrast to spicy dishes, such as tacos, nachos, or other Mexican and Latin American cuisines.

Light Appetizers
Fruit Salads
Grilled Chicken or Fish
Spicy Mexican Food

The Strawberry Daiquiri: A Sip of Endless Summer

The Strawberry Daiquiri is a globally beloved frozen cocktail known for its sweet, fruity flavor and irresistibly refreshing slushy texture. As a popular variation of the classic Cuban Daiquiri, it swaps complexity for pure, unadulterated fun, using light rum, lime, and a generous amount of strawberries. Perfect for hot summer days, beach vacations, or any festive celebration, it's an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that consistently delivers a taste of a holiday in a glass.