Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe
Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe
This Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe blends frozen and fresh strawberries with fresh lime juice, a quick simple syrup, and cold coconut water into a thick, frosty, slushy drink. Using mostly frozen fruit instead of ice keeps the flavor bright and the texture smooth. Ready in about 15 minutes, this homemade alcohol free strawberry daiquiri is perfect for summer parties, pool days, and brunch.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Chill the glasses for 10 minutes while preparing the drink. Stir the syrup sugar into the hot water for 1 minute until clear, then cool for 3 minutes.
- Pour the lime juice, syrup, and coconut water into the blender, then add the fresh strawberries, frozen strawberries, ice, and salt. Work in batches if needed to stay below the maximum fill line.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then on high for 45 to 60 seconds until thick and smooth. Use only a compatible tamper as directed; stop and unplug before stirring with a spoon.
- Taste and add extra simple syrup, 1 tablespoon at a time, if too tart.
- Pour into chilled glasses, optionally rimmed with sugar. Garnish each with a strawberry and lime wheel and serve right away.
Use mostly frozen strawberries and measure the syrup; too much ice and too much sugar are the main causes of a thin, overly sweet daiquiri.
Notes
- Add the liquids to the blender first, then the fruit.
- Blend for 60 seconds at most, so the slush does not melt.
- Chill the glasses for 10 minutes while preparing the syrup and fruit; this overlaps the preparation time.
- If you prefer a sweeter drink, make a little extra simple syrup for adjusting to taste.