Strawberry daiquiris and I go back a long way. To grade five, to be exact, when my parents and I took a trip to Hawaii. Sure, I remember feeding a gigantic Parrot Fish out of my hand while snorkeling, watching the sunrise over Haleakala Crater and dunking my head underwater to hear the nearby humpback whales calling to each other. Despite these amazing experiences, my memory continuously veers towards the hours (seemingly) that I spent sucking virgin strawberry daiquiris through straws. My regular poison up to that point was Shirley Temples, the ubiquitous drink of the pre-teen crowd. Let me tell you, those strawberry daiquiris beat out Shirley and her Temples by a country mile.
As we draw closer to the peak of strawberry season, the bright red fruit becomes more fragrant and intensely sweet. Strawberry patches are filling up with eager pickers and families trundle home with baskets full of fruit. These sweet berries pair beautifully with savory ingredients in salads and classically with chocolate in desserts such as a Strawberry and Chocolate Cream Cheese Napoleon.
If you are looking for a way to cool down quickly as the days heat up, pull out the blender and whip up a batch of frozen cocktails in less than five minutes. Whether you are overlooking the ocean on a Hawaiian beach or sitting in your backyard, these drinks are sure to make you feel as though you are on a mini-vacation.
The recipe:
The first step is to find the sweetest strawberries you can.
Hull and quarter them.
In a blender, combine strawberries, ice, white rum, fresh lime juice and sugar. Blend until smooth. Divide evenly between four glasses.
Other daiquiri recipes:
Under the High Chair’s Rhubarb Rosemary Daiquiri
Life’s a Feast’s Mango Daiquiri
The Amateur Gourmet’s Basil Lime Daiquiri
Frozen Strawberry & Lime Daiquiri Recipe
From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
Ingredients
- 24 oz. (about 3 cups) hulled & quartered fresh strawberries
- 2 cups crushed ice
- 1/2 cup white rum (or more if you like your cocktails stronger)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
Directions
- In a blender, combine strawberries, ice, white rum, fresh lime juice and sugar. Blend until smooth. Divide evenly between four glasses.
Katrina says
Oh my, this is wonderful! Great recipe. I’m thirsty.
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
cant go wrong with a daiquiri!!!!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
oh girl you just won my heart with this one! 🙂
megan @ whatmegansmaking says
looks perfect for summer parties! If I don’t want the alcohol, do you know if I just leave it out or sub it with something else?
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Thanks, Megan. If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, leave out the rum and replace the liquid with a little club soda.
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
LOVE! I want one later today! Such pretty shots
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I so want this. Sadly my mission for the summer is to create lots of equally delicious non alcoholic drink alternatives *sniffle* but please have another for me? Pretty please 🙂
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Hi Rachel, this one works beautifully as a “virgin” drink. Replace the rum with some club soda.
Wenderly says
Oh heavens does this look like summer in a fancy glass! Beautiful Dara!
Marly says
This looks like a PERFECT way to start out the weekend. Bring on Friday night!
Nichol says
Ahhh I could go for one of these right now! Gorgeous and so refreshing:)
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
This looks and sounds so wonderful. I love hearing about your memories from visiting Hawaii as a kid. That’s a major destination on my radar, to visit with my family.
RavieNomNoms says
What a perfect summer treat!! Looks awesome
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
I’ve always loved a good frozen daiquiri and I haven’t had one in ages. I think this one would be just lovely for tonight 🙂
Darla @ Bakingdom says
Yum! I love anything with lime and I’ve always preferred daiquiris to margaritas. Can’t wait to try these for an upcoming party! Thanks!
Liz says
Oh, I’d love one of these! So beautiful and delicious~
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
Is it time to start drinking this now?! It is barely noon and I’m ready!
fooddreamer says
We haven’t even started strawberry season here, but now I have a great drink to make with them when we do!
Heather at FarmgirlGourmet says
Can I come up Dara? 🙂 I’m suddenly quite thirsty and I know it’s 5 o’clock somewhere! 🙂
Happy Friday!
Heather
Strawberry CAKE says
These look fabulous! I can’t wait until strawberries are in season in Michigan. YUM!
Courtney says
Can’t wait to try this – haven’t had one in 3 years. I’m sure it wasn’t from fresh strawberries. Fabulous!! 🙂
Nettie says
Lot of smarts in that posnitg!
Maria says
I wish I was sipping on one of these right now.
Belinda @zomppa says
Ooo – a perfect summer cool down. Love it!
Squash Blossom Babies says
Oh, yes please!!!!! It’s been a long week and those look wonderful!
Betsy says
Yes please! Clink!
Anne - Cooking Through California says
I don’t like those overly sweet (and overly priced) daiquiris that come at a restaurant but can’t WAIT making them at home! This looks so refreshing!
Celeste Jenkins says
So refreshing! Looks yummy! Is it happy hour yet?!?!
Tracy says
What a fabulous drink!! It is calling my name on this rare 80-degree day!!
Lindsey@Lindselicious says
Yum sign me up for a pitcher please! Perfect recipe for a Friday!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Yum! It’s summertime in drink form 🙂
Nancy@acommunaltable says
This is the perfect way to start off my blog reading/catching up session!! It would of course, certainly be better if I actually had one of these in my hand!!!
The photos are stunning!!!
Tracey says
The perfect treat for a Friday afternoon! The only thing that could be better would be enjoying one of these in Hawaii this weekend 🙂
Lora @cakeduchess says
Love strawberry dacquiris and my kids love the virgin versions. This looks so refreshing and I would love one now to start off my weekend!:)Hope you have a relaxing weekend my sweet friend:)
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Sounds like the perfect way to kick off what looks like a very hot weekend.
Drick says
looks like you are off to a good weekend, as long as you got a few pints of strawberries… snorkeling or not, these are perfect
claudia lamascolo/aka pegasuslegend says
I absolutely love these and never made them… now I have no excuse yours look better than anything I have ever been served!
Kristina Vanni says
One look at this article and I am tempted to throw a party! Those drinks look outstanding. (P.S. Starting tomorrow we are hosting a “Strawberry” contest on Better Recipes…this would be a great entry!)
Susan says
I can’t wait until we can pick our own and make up a batch of these daiquiris! Nothing says, ‘Welcome to summer!’ like those frozen cocktails!
Marla says
Dara, you just brought back many childhood memories of enjoying these fruity, slushy drinks. Beautiful. You have also reminded me that it is time to go strawberry picking before the season passes us by 🙂
Lori Lynn says
Ooh so summer-y! Salud!
We called it a Kiddie Cocktail – my brothers and sisters and I consumed many…
LL
Tickled Red says
Oh Happy Monday! I am stopping by the store on the way home 🙂
Gourmantine says
The daiquiri looks so inviting! I could use one right about now…!
Rebecca @ How the Cookies Crumble says
Perfect for a warm spring evening! Yum!
Shaina says
Those look so flavorful! I’m definitely ready for Friday.
purabi naha says
Wow, this recipe looks great and is easy to prepare. I liked your blog so much!
Erin @ EKat's Kitchen says
You had me at Hawaii… and Daiquiri, and Strawberries. Ok. The whole post has me craving the daiquiris right now. Your recipe and pictures look amazing!
Katherine says
I love this recipe and wanted to let you know that I mention and link to your recipe on a post I did on simple syrups and summer cocktails 🙂 http://www.katherinemartinelli.com/blog/2011/four-simple-syrup-recipes-and-a-grenadine/
Kristen says
Oh my goodness, doesn’t this look good? I am totally adding this to my cocktails to try this summer list!
Quyen - Kitchen Runway says
Fresh strawberry & lime daiquiri! Swoon!! You definitely know how to make a refreshing cocktail! YUM!
Heather Davis says
Making these tonight!! Can’t wait.
plasterers bristol says
Looks so good, love these cocktails. Roll on summer.
Simon