Description
The strawberry daiquiri is a timeless cocktail that blends the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the refreshing zing of rum and lime. Easy to make and perfect for summer gatherings, this cocktail delivers a burst of tropical flavor. Learn how to prepare this delicious drink with simple ingredients and easy instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 fresh strawberries (about 1/2 cup), hulled
- 2 ounces white rum
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice (about half a lime)
- 1 ounce simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 to 1 cup ice (crushed or cubed)
- Optional garnish: fresh strawberry, lime wheel, or mint sprig
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them into smaller pieces if needed.
- Make Lime Juice: Squeeze the juice from half a lime to get 1 ounce of fresh lime juice.
- Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add the strawberries, rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Add Ice: Fill the shaker with ice (crushed or cubed).
- Shake: Shake the ingredients vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill and mix.
- Strain: Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Optionally, you can serve it over ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a fresh strawberry, lime wheel, or mint sprig.
Notes
- For a frozen version, blend the ingredients with ice until slushy.
- Adjust the sweetness with more or less simple syrup, depending on the ripeness of the strawberries.
- Use high-quality white rum for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken and served over ice
- Cuisine: Caribbean-inspired
Keywords: Strawberry daiquiri, rum cocktail, summer drink, refreshing cocktails, easy cocktail recipe, strawberry recipes