The strawberry daiquiri is a poolside favorite, and it's here to stay. Since the classic daiquiris first hit the scene in the early 1900s, this flavored version wasn't far behind and soon became a popular summertime sipper. So skip the pre-made daiquiri mixers and shake up a cocktail for the ultimate cooldown. With a bit of sweetness and citrus tang, this strawberry daiquiri recipe is pure fruity joy.
How to Make a Strawberry Daiquiri
From the family of cocktails called sours, the classic strawberry daiquiri skips the blender in favor of a cocktail shaker.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces light rum
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce strawberry liqueur
- Ice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rum, lime juice, and strawberry liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
In the 80s and 90s, the reputation of the strawberry daiquiri took a hit when EZ-serve cocktails and pre-made mixers were all the rage. Thanks to the rise of home bartenders and restaurants returning to scratch-made ingredients, the strawberry daiquiri is typically made without the sugary mixes.
Variations and Substitutions
There's more than one way to shake up a strawberry daiquiri, so don't stress if you need to swap a few ingredients.
- Use strawberry rum in place of light rum for a more flavored cocktail.
- Muddle the strawberries with a splash of lime juice for a fresh strawberry taste.
- Add additional lime juice for a slightly tarter and less sweet daiquiri.
- Use housemade strawberry simple syrup for some extra sweetness.
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Garnishes
You may be hesitant to reinvent the lime wheel garnish, but think of all the possibilities!
- In place of a lime wheel, consider a lime wedge or lime slice.
- Think outside the lime, using a lime peel or lime ribbon.
- Add a dehydrated lime wheel for an opulent touch.
- Include a strawberry — either whole, a single slice, or fan out several slices.
- Dehydrated strawberries pierced on their own or fresh strawberries on a skewer give new life to a classic strawberry daiquiri.
Cheery Strawberry Daiquiri
When searching for a tart yet juicy cocktail, the strawberry daiquiri delivers. With delightful hints of lime and juicy strawberry, there's no better poolside companion than this refreshingly delicious cocktail.
