Daiquiris Recipe

Prepare glass

Chill a coupe or martini glass by filling with ice and cold water while you mix the drink, or place in the freezer for 10–15 minutes.

Measure and combine

Add 2 oz white rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.75 oz simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.

Add ice and shake

Fill the shaker with about 1 cup of ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and slightly frosted.

Strain and serve

Discard the ice from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine-mesh strainer to remove small ice shards and pulp for a silky texture.

Garnish

Garnish with a lime wheel or twist on the rim or floated on top. Serve immediately.

Prepare blender

Chill a hurricane or large coupe glass in the freezer while you blend to keep the frozen daiquiri cold longer.

Combine ingredients in blender

Add 2 oz white rum, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 1 cup frozen strawberries, and 1 cup ice into a blender.

Blend

Pulse on low once to break up large chunks, then blend on high for 10–20 seconds until smooth and slushy. Adjust texture: add more ice for thicker or a splash of water/rum for looser consistency.

Taste and adjust

Taste and add a little more simple syrup if needed for sweetness or a touch more lime juice for brightness. Blend briefly to incorporate adjustments.

Serve and garnish

Pour the frozen daiquiri into the chilled glass. Garnish with a strawberry or lime wedge and a straw. Serve immediately.