Bacardi Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe
This Bacardi strawberry daiquiri recipe is made with frozen strawberries, Bacardi white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend everything together and you’ll have two icy, slushy strawberry daiquiris ready in just 5 minutes.
There’s no frozen daiquiri mix needed for this recipe. Frozen strawberries give the drink plenty of strawberry flavor while creating a thick, slushy texture without needing a lot of added ice.
If you love frozen cocktails, try my Frozen Margarita or Frozen Watermelon Margarita next.
Why You’ll Love This Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
- Ready in 5 minutes. Add everything to the blender, blend until smooth, and pour.
- No daiquiri mix needed. It’s made with frozen strawberries, rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Easy to adjust. Add more simple syrup for a sweeter daiquiri or more lime juice if you like it tart.
- Makes two drinks. Perfect for a summer evening, barbecue, or happy hour at home.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Frozen strawberries – Using frozen berries gives the daiquiri its thick, slushy consistency without needing much, if any, added ice. Fresh strawberries also work, but you’ll need to add ice to the blender.
- Bacardi white rum – I use Bacardi white rum, but another light or white rum can be substituted.
- Fresh lime juice – Freshly squeezed lime juice adds tartness that balances the strawberries and simple syrup.
- Simple syrup – Adds sweetness without leaving undissolved sugar in the drink. Start with the amount in the recipe and adjust to taste depending on how sweet your strawberries are.
- Strawberries and lime wedges – Optional, but they’re an easy garnish for the finished drinks.
How to Make a Bacardi Strawberry Daiquiri
Add the ingredients. Place the frozen strawberries, Bacardi rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup in a high-powered blender.
Blend. Blend on high until the strawberries are completely broken down and the mixture is smooth and slushy.
Check the consistency. If you’d like a thicker, icier daiquiri, add a small handful of ice and blend again. Taste and add more simple syrup or lime juice if needed.
Serve. Divide between two cocktail glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Fresh vs. Frozen Strawberries
I prefer frozen strawberries for this recipe because they chill and thicken the daiquiri at the same time. This also keeps you from having to add a lot of ice, which can water down the strawberry and lime flavors.
If you only have fresh strawberries, use the same amount and add a handful of ice. Blend, then add more ice as needed until you get the consistency you like.
Tips for the Best Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
- Start without extra ice. The frozen strawberries may be all you need. You can always add ice after blending if you want it thicker.
- Taste before serving. Strawberries vary quite a bit in sweetness, so adjust the simple syrup after blending.
- Use fresh lime juice. With so few ingredients, the fresh lime flavor really stands out.
- Serve immediately. A frozen daiquiri will start melting fairly quickly, so it’s best straight from the blender.
Can I Make a Strawberry Daiquiri Without Bacardi?
Yes. Bacardi white rum is what I use in this recipe, but you don’t have to use that specific brand. Any light or white rum can be substituted using the same amount.
Can I Make a Strawberry Daiquiri Without a Frozen Mix?
Absolutely. In fact, that’s exactly how this recipe is made. Instead of a frozen strawberry daiquiri mixer, frozen strawberries provide the fruit and help create the frozen texture. Lime juice and simple syrup let you control the tartness and sweetness yourself.
Recipe FAQs
This recipe uses 3 ounces of white rum for two frozen strawberry daiquiris, or 1½ ounces per drink.
Yes. Replace the frozen strawberries with fresh strawberries and add a handful of ice. Add additional ice as needed until the daiquiri is thick and slushy.
They’re best served immediately. If you’re preparing ahead, measure the ingredients in advance and keep everything cold, then blend just before serving.
Leave out the rum and add a little water, lime juice, or fruit juice as needed to help everything blend. Adjust the simple syrup to taste.
A strawberry daiquiri is made with rum and lime juice, while a strawberry margarita is typically made with tequila and orange liqueur. Both can be served frozen, but the base spirits give them distinctly different flavors.
More Frozen & Fruity Cocktails
- Frozen Pineapple Margarita
- Strawberry Margarita
- Bacardi Pina Colada
- Sunset Cocktail With Malibu Rum
- Strawberry Mint Mojito
Bacardi Strawberry Daiquiri
Equipment
- High-powered blender
Ingredients
- 1½ cups frozen strawberries
- 3 ounces Bacardi white rum
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup, plus more to taste *see note below
- ice, if needed
- fresh strawberries and lime wedges for garnish optional
Instructions
- Add the ingredients. Add the frozen strawberries, Bacardi rum, lime juice, and simple syrup to a high-powered blender.
- Blend. Blend on high until completely smooth and slushy.
- Adjust if needed. Taste and add more simple syrup for sweetness or lime juice for more tartness. If you prefer a thicker, icier daiquiri, add a small handful of ice and blend again.
- Serve. Divide between two cocktail glasses. Garnish with fresh strawberries and lime wedges, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Frozen strawberries: I prefer frozen strawberries because they give the daiquiri a thick, slushy texture without requiring much added ice.
- Using fresh strawberries: You can use 1½ cups fresh strawberries instead. Add a handful of ice and blend, adding more ice as needed until you reach your desired consistency.
- Simple syrup: To make your own, combine equal parts granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring, just until the sugar dissolves. Cool completely before using.
- Adjust the sweetness: Strawberries vary in sweetness, so taste the daiquiri after blending before adding additional simple syrup.
- Other white rum: Bacardi is used in this recipe, but another light or white rum can be substituted.
- Virgin strawberry daiquiri: Omit the rum and add a splash of water, lime juice, or fruit juice as needed to help the strawberries blend.
- Serve immediately: Frozen daiquiris are best served straight from the blender before they begin to melt.
