This Homemade Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri is the co*cktail You've Been Craving (2024)

Ever tried to make a strawberry daiquiri recipe at home? There’s no need to buy store-bought daiquiri mix. A homemade strawberry daiquiri with real frozen strawberries tastes infinitely better than a mix from the store!

As two homemade co*cktail experts with over 300 co*cktail recipes in our library, this one is a fast favorite! The luscious, juicy berry flavor is irresistibly refreshing. All you need are a few ingredients, a blender, and 5 minutes to whip up this classic drink!

“Divine daiquiri! I made it just as directed and it is fresh with well blended flavors. I will use this recipe for all future daiquiris.” -Pat

How to make a strawberry daiquiri

This strawberry daiquiri had its first trial run one evening when our nephews visited for a cousin sleepover. We had homemade pizza (with our favorite pizza sauce and pizza dough) and a movie night with popcorn. By the end of the night, the adults were exhausted!

Once the littles were in bed, we pulled out the blender to make homemade daiquiris. Man, were they good, and the perfect recipe for tired parents reclaiming the evening. Here’s how to make the best strawberry daiquiri recipe:

• Step 1: Blend it up. Blend 1 pound frozen strawberries, ¼ cup lime juice, 6 tablespoons simple syrup, 1 cup white rum, 1 cup ice, and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Taste and adjust the sweetener to your tastes.
• Step 2: Garnish and serve. Pour into a glass and serve garnished with a lime slice and frozen strawberry! You can use any type of glass, from a margarita glass to a simple co*cktail glass.

🍓 Want more with berries? Try our Top 10 Strawberry co*cktails.

Did you know a classic daiquiri isn’t frozen?

This strawberry daiquiri and the frozen daiquiri are variations on the classic daiquiri, a co*cktail made simply with rum, lime and sugar and served straight up in a co*cktail glass. It’s a classic sour co*cktail invented in the early 1900’s.

The frozen daiquiris popular today came along later as variations on the theme! Another spin to try is the sophisticated Hemingway daiquiri, starring grapefruit juice and Maraschino liqueur.

Variation: make a virgin strawberry daiquiri

The virgin strawberry daiquiri is a popular mocktail variation on the classic. Our virgin daiquiri uses similar ingredients, but skips the rum and uses tonic water or lemon lime soda. It makes a bubbly, sweet and frosty drink that we think is nearly as good as the original.

More daiquiri recipes

There are lots more daiquiri recipes to add to your repertoire! Here are a few more to try:

• The frozen daiquiri is tangy, sweet, and fruity: perfect for parties.
• Try tropical fruity spins like the banana daiquiri, pineapple daiquiri, or mango daiquiri.
• The classic daiquiri is one of the most classic sour co*cktails! Or try the Hemingway daiquiri, where grapefruit juice and maraschino liqueur compliment lime and rum perfectly.

What rum is best for a strawberry daiquiri?

A light rum is your best bet! Opt for white rum or silver rum for a clean and refreshing flavor that won’t overpower the strawberries.

Can I use frozen strawberries in a daiquiri?

Frozen strawberries are best to achieve that frosty daiquiri texture; we don’t recommend using frozen berries here.

My daiquiri is too sweet or too sour! How can I adjust it?

If it’s too sour, add a bit more simple syrup and blend. Taste and continue to add sweetener until the flavor is balanced. If it’s too sweet, add a splash more fresh lime juice to balance the sweetness and add a refreshing tartness.

What’s a fun twist on the classic strawberry daiquiri?

Replace half the frozen berries with another frozen fruit like mango, pineapple, or peach, for a unique flavor combination.