Strawberry Daiquiri

Rum · Hurricane glass

Fresh strawberries blended with rum, lime, and crushed ice — a 1950s American resort classic, best in peak strawberry season.

GlassHurricane glass
GarnishNone
ABV12%
Categoryfrozen
Flavorfrozen, berry, fruity, summer

Ingredients

  • White Rum2 oz
  • Fresh Lime Juice0.75 oz
  • Simple Syrup0.5 oz
  • Fresh Strawberries5 pieces
  • Crushed Ice1 cup
  • Strawberry1 piece

Method

  1. Add rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and fresh strawberries to blender
  2. Add 1 cup crushed ice
  3. Blend until smooth and bright red
  4. Pour into hurricane glass or coupe
  5. Garnish with strawberry on rim

Pro Tips

  • Frozen strawberries replace the ice entirely and give a richer texture.
  • A squeeze of lemon (not just lime) brightens it up — a trick from Thomas Keller.
  • Macerate berries with sugar for 10 min beforehand — draws out juice and concentrates flavor.