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Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe | How To Make A Strawberry Daiquiri

Fruity and fun, the strawberry daiquiri is an iconic cocktail that brings the taste of summer no matter the weather. Made from just a few simple base ingredients, a daiquiri never fails to make the dreariest day feel like a tropical holiday. 

What’s In A Strawberry Daiquiri? 

Essentially, a daiquiri is made up of rum, lime and sugar, with the well-loved strawberry version bringing a flavourful twist to the classic recipe. By adding strawberry, the cocktail is made sweeter and smoother, with a bright pink hue to make it even more tempting. 

How To Make A Strawberry Daiquiri 

In just a few simple steps, you can be sipping on a strawberry daiquiri and pretending you’re sitting at the beach. Here’s how to make this delicious drink. 

Equipment Needed 

Ingredients Needed 

Method 

  1. Measure both the rum and puree using a jigger, and pour into the cocktail shaker.
  2. Using a juicer, squeeze the juice of one lime into the shaker, and add plenty of ice before shaking hard for 10-12 seconds. 
  3. Pour the daiquiri through a strainer and into a cocktail glass of your choice. 
  4. Use a knife to slice a firm and ripe strawberry almost in half from the point, and place on the rim of your glass for a garnish. Serve immediately. 

Alternative Daiquiri Recipes 

Traditional Daiquiri 

If you’re not one to stray from tradition, the classic daiquiri is the beverage for you. Simple, elegant and summery, there’s a reason the daiquiri is one of the world’s best-loved cocktails. Here’s how to make it. 

 

Equipment Needed 

  • Cocktail shaker 
  • Jigger 
  • Strainer 
  • Cocktail glass 

Ingredients Needed 

Method 

  1. Use a jigger to measure each liquid, and pour into a cocktail shaker. 
  2. Add ice, and shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds before using a cocktail strainer to pour into your cocktail glass of choice. 
  3. Serve immediately. 
  4. If you want to keep the classic base of a traditional daiquiri but add your own twist, add a spritz of your favourite bitters before serving. 

Watermelon Gin Daiquiri 

If you’re wanting even more of a fruity vibe, try this delicious watermelon gin daiquiri for a flavour that’s stunning and unique. 

Equipment Needed 

  • Cocktail shaker 
  • Jigger 
  • Strainer
  • Cocktail glass 

Ingredients Needed 

Method 

  1. Measure each liquid using a jigger and pour into a cocktail shaker. 
  2. Add ice before shaking for 10-12 seconds. 
  3. Pour through a cocktail strainer and into a cocktail glass. 
  4. Place a melon and raspberry kebab on the rim of the glass to garnish and serve immediately. 

Bubblegum Daiquiri 

Fun, fruity and oh so sweet – you’re not going to want to miss this one! Here’s how to make a delicious bubblegum daiquiri. 

Equipment Needed 

Ingredients Needed 

  • 60ml rum 
  • 20ml bubblegum syrup 
  • 15ml lime juice 
  • 60ml pressed apple juice 
  • Ice 
  • Strawberry to garnish (optional) 

Method 

  1. Use a jigger to measure the rum, syrup, lime juice and apple juice into a cocktail shaker. 
  2. Add plenty of ice and shake hard for 10-12 seconds. 
  3. Pour into a hurricane glass and add more ice before serving with a straw and strawberry garnish on the rim of the glass. 
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy. 

Conclusion 

As you can see, there’s no end to the delicious flavour combinations you can create when making a daiquiri. From fruity flavours to traditional methods, the daiquiri is a cocktail that can be re-invented time and time again, with a super simple method to follow.