We have been having gorgeous weather here in Michigan and I have been spending tons of time in the pool so this theme is perfect for me. Thanks, Christie!
I drink a fair share of iced tea out here in the pool, some is spiked and some is not but I have already shared Iced Tropical Rooibos, SpIced Tea and Tipsy Palmers.
I did decide to share a cocktail with you today so please drink responsibly and obey all laws pertaining to your Country in regards to legal age limit for consuming alcohol. In the USA you must be 21 years of age and should never drink and drive regardless of your age.
That being said....I cannot wait to share this delicious, frosty cold, refreshing cocktail with you today. Now you can take the easy route and use a strawberry flavored daiquiri mix that you find at your local liquor store. I often use these mixes especially during the winter months when fresh fruit isn't abundant and my freezer needs to be restocked.
Today's version of this Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri was made with garden fresh Michigan Strawberries courtesy of my adorable little Angel Face. How can this drink not be luscious when such sweet little hands picked the fruit with which it was made?
First I cleaned, hulled and halved about a quart of the strawberries. I added some sugar and allowed them to macerate in the refrigerator overnight. The following day I poured the strawberries and all the juices into my vitamix but any good blender will work.
I added 1 1/2 cups of white rum to the mixture. This will make enough for 4 large frozen daiquiris.
2 1/2 cups of ice on top of all that strawberry and rum goodness will make this daiquiri icy cold and oh so refreshing.
The final element was a lime that I peeled and chunked to place in the vitamix. Should your blender not be as heavy duty then you may just want to add the juice of 1 lime.
I hit the puree button on my machine and got busy adding a sugar rim to 4 chilled glasses. This is completely optional but you are sitting around waiting anyway so what the heck.
Pass out the swim towels to your friends before you start pouring so they can use it to wipe the drool from their chins. Divide the mixture between 4 glasses, pass them out and head to the pool....It is going to be a delightful afternoon!
You will find links to all the other Simple Cocktail and Mocktail creations under this recipe. I hope you enjoy them and have a great summer.
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiris
1 qt. strawberries
2 T. sugar
1 1/2 c. white rum
2 1/2 c. ice cubes
1 lime or juice of 1 lime
sugar for rimming glasses
Rinse, hull and halve or quarter the strawberries and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the sugar, toss to distribute, cover and place in the refrigerator over night.
Pour the strawberries and all liquid into a heavy duty blender. Add the rum, ice cubes, and lime (juice). Puree until smooth.
Meanwhile, chill 4 large glasses by rinsing them in an ice bath. Shake dry and then dip the rims into sugar that has been placed on a shallow plate.
Divide the Daiquiris between the glasses. Garnish with lime wheels, if desired. Print Recipe
More Cocktails and Mocktails
- Blackberry Gin Mule by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Boozy Rootbeer Float 2 Ways by My Life Cookbook
- Frozen Banana Daiquiri by Restless Chipotle
- Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Pimm’s Cup by Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Spiked Arnold Palmer Cocktails by Hardly A Goddess
- St. Germain Gin and Tonic Cocktail by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Make Mine a Mocktail
- Dreamsicle Mocktail by The Freshman Cook
- Watermelon Mint Mocktail by Bites of Wellness
Simply Different
- Florida Cider Caipirinha by Gourmet Everyday
- Raspberry Lemon Blush by Our Good Life
- Screwmosa Cocktail by Food Lust People Love
- Skip and Go Naked by Positively Stacey
- Spiked Spa Water by Simple and Savory
Tasty and Tropical
- Blackberry Mojitos by The Chef Next Door
- Fresh Cherry Margaritas by The Crumby Cupcake
- Frozen Peach Margaritas by Pies and Plots
- Perfect Pina Colada by My Imperfect Kitchen
- Pineapple Margaritas by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Prickly Pear Margarita by Palatable Pastime
- Strawberry Sunset Lemon Drop by Soulfully Made
Very Vino
- Boozy Watermelon Slushies by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Cantaloupe Wine Slushie by Family Around the Table
- Cava Sangria by Caroline’s Cooking
- Easy Red Wine Sangria with Spiced Peaches by Cricket’s Confections
- Pink Lemonade Sangria by Baking Sense
- Sparkling Chambord Sangria by Books n’ Cooks
- Watermelon Sangria by A Mind Full Mom
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I love a slushy strawberry daiquiri---and these look perfect for sipping all summer long!
ReplyDeleteThey certainly were Liz.
DeleteLove that you added the whole lime! And yes, the weather in MI has been beyond amazing. Enjoying every moment.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Laura.
DeleteI love rum drinks. Even better this is made with fresh strawberries!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that they're made with fresh strawberries. This looks like super refreshing drink.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is Eileen.
DeleteThose sound wonderful! I love your little strawberry picking model! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise. We kinda like her too.
DeleteMade with fresh strawberries, it doesn't get better than that!
ReplyDeleteIt sure doesn't Cindy.
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