Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri cocktail recipe

The Strawberry Daiquiri is a fruity take on the classic rum-based cocktail. While daiquiris can be simply served shaken and strained, this strawberry daiquiri is blended to create an icy, slushy-like texture that is deliciously refreshing on a warm day or night. The sweet, tart nature of fresh strawberries pairs perfectly with the smoothness of white rum. A Strawberry Daiquiri is one of the most popular cocktails around the world, and is great for when you're after a fruity summer staple to whip up.

The original Daiquiri recipe dates back to the 20th century and is coined after a small town on the south-eastern shore of Cuba. Story goes American engineer Jennings Cox, who was leading an expedition in the Sierra Maestra Mountains close to Daiquiri, began experimenting with local rum and other simple ingredients he had on hand. He hit the spot and the Daiquiri was born. It travelled back to America, spread in popularity and variations began to emerge, with the first written record of a ‘frozen daiquiri’ being published in an electric blender recipe book in 1952. Before the Daiquiri, there was a Cuban cocktail called the Canchanchara, which also uses rum and lime, as well as honey and water.

Fresh is always best, but if you don’t have any fresh strawberries on hand, you can always use frozen instead! Just add a couple extra and reduce the amount of ice slightly. A Daiquiri can also be made with other fruits; pineapple and rum is a no-brainer, and raspberries and mangoes work well too. You could even experiment with adding multiple fruits into the one cocktail!

Or, try out a Coconut Daiquiri, which uses falernum, a Caribbean liqueur syrup, and fresh coconut water.

The palate of white rum differs depending on brand. Some can be lighter, while others have more depth, thanks to the time spent in oak and the production process. Experiment with different bottles to find out which you like best in your Daiquiri (and while you’re at it, you could mix up a Mojito and a Maid in Cuba too!)