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.
Printable Recipe
Frozen Strawberry & Lime Daiquiri Recipe
Ingredients
- 24 ounces about 3 cups hulled & quartered fresh strawberries
- 2 cups crushed ice
- ½ cup white rum or more if you like your cocktails stronger
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a blender, combine strawberries, ice, white rum, fresh lime juice and sugar. Blend until smooth. Divide evenly between four glasses.
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Gourmantine
The daiquiri looks so inviting! I could use one right about now...!
Tickled Red
Oh Happy Monday! I am stopping by the store on the way home 🙂
Lori Lynn
Ooh so summer-y! Salud!
We called it a Kiddie Cocktail - my brothers and sisters and I consumed many...
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Marla
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 🙂
Susan
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!
Kristina Vanni
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!)
claudia lamascolo/aka pegasuslegend
I absolutely love these and never made them... now I have no excuse yours look better than anything I have ever been served!
Drick
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
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen
Sounds like the perfect way to kick off what looks like a very hot weekend.
Lora @cakeduchess
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:)
Tracey
The perfect treat for a Friday afternoon! The only thing that could be better would be enjoying one of these in Hawaii this weekend 🙂
Nancy@acommunaltable
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!!!
Nutmeg Nanny
Yum! It's summertime in drink form 🙂
Lindsey@Lindselicious
Yum sign me up for a pitcher please! Perfect recipe for a Friday!
Tracy
What a fabulous drink!! It is calling my name on this rare 80-degree day!!
Celeste Jenkins
So refreshing! Looks yummy! Is it happy hour yet?!?!
Anne - Cooking Through California
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!
Betsy
Yes please! Clink!
Squash Blossom Babies
Oh, yes please!!!!! It's been a long week and those look wonderful!
Belinda @zomppa
Ooo - a perfect summer cool down. Love it!