Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Strawberry Daiquiri Fresh strawberries make all the difference in this frosty, refreshing cocktail. Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4 Yield: Makes 4 1/2 cups Jump to recipe Our strawberry daiquiri is an unbeatable way to cool down on a warm day. The flavor you’ll get from a cocktail made with fresh strawberries is worlds away from one that uses boxed puree and is even more outstanding when strawberries are in season. Our version uses only four ingredients—berries, lime juice, white rum, and sugar—and features a citrusy sugar rim for an extra-special touch. Fresh-squeezed lime juice is key here, so don’t be tempted to use the bottled stuff. (Plus, you’ll need some of the zest for the lime sugar.) Leave the rum out for a non-alcoholic version that everyone—kids included—can enjoy. These homemade, just-sweet-enough daiquiris are fruity, refreshing, and the perfect way to savor strawberry season. Credit: Jake Sternquist 12 Ways to Upgrade Your Summer Cocktails Frozen Daiquiri vs. Shaken Daiquiri There are two main types of daiquiri: the classic version, which is shaken with ice and strained into a coupe glass, and the frozen kind, which is made using a blender or large machine designed specifically for the task. The ingredients are usually the same—lime juice, white rum, and sugar or simple syrup—but the shaken version tastes quite a bit boozier without all the dilution from the blended ice. How to Prep Strawberries for Daiquiris Before tossing your berries into the blender, you’ll want to wash them and hull them. Place them in a colander and give them a thorough rinse under cold water. (As with all berries, it’s best to wait to wash them until you’re ready to use them, as excess moisture can cause them to spoil more quickly.) Hulling Strawberries Next, remove the hull, which is made up of the stem and leaves. You can use a paring knife to cut around the stem and pop out the hull or slice straight across the top of each berry. (The latter method can remove more of the fruit than is necessary, but it’s quicker.) You can also use a drinking straw to push up from the bottom of the berry through to the stem until the hull pops out. Directions Credit: Jake Sternquist Make lime sugar: Combine lime zest and 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor. Pulse until combined. Set aside. Credit: Jake Sternquist Blend strawberries, rum, lime juice, and sugar: Place lime juice, strawberries, rum, 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar, depending on the sweetness of your strawberries, and ice cubes in a blender. Blend until smooth. Credit: Jake Sternquist Rim glasses with lime sugar and fill: Rub the rims of four glasses with a lime wedge, dip rims in lime sugar, and fill glasses with daiquiri. Credit: Jake Sternquist Credit: Jake Sternquist How to Serve Frozen Daiquiris Frozen daiquiris are often served in what’s known as a hurricane glass—a tall and curvy vessel with a short stem on the bottom. Most people don't to have those in their glass cupboard so use a short rocks glass, coupe glass, martini glass, or even a wine glass to enjoy your strawberry daiquiri from. Snacks to Serve With Frozen Daiquiris Pair these sweet, icy cocktails with a salty, savory snack that’s easy to prepare. It’s hard to go wrong with a tangy dip like our taco truck-style guacamole or this creamy edamame dip, which you can serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or crunchy fresh vegetables. For something less dippable but just as delicious, try our kettle chip nachos, peel-and-eat shrimp, or this habanero-spiked ceviche. 5 More Summer Cocktail Recipes to Try Yellow-Watermelon Margaritas Mango Mojito Peach Sangria With Prosecco Boozy Frozen Lemonade Shaken Pina Colada Updated by Esther Reynolds Esther Reynolds Esther Reynolds is an experienced recipe developer, recipe tester, food editor, and writer with over a decade of experience in the food and media industries.