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This delicious Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri recipe is made in just three simple steps and is the perfect sweet treat to beat the heat of summer! And let’s talk about how gorgeous this frosty beverage is!
The whole family can enjoy this sweet and fruity frozen beverage with simple syrup, frozen and fresh strawberries, and tangy lime juice garnished just the way you like it. It’s great for summer cookouts, days lounging by the pool, or a warm evening entertaining family and friends.
If you’re having a happy hour, serve these refreshing strawberry daiquiris with Smoked Cream Cheese or Grilled Brie. If you want to enjoy them with dinner, they go great with Citrus Grilled chicken, Coconut Lime Chicken, seafood, and, of course, no cookout is complete without my Perfect Grilled Burgers—Yum!
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Ingredient Notes
- Sugar and Water– I like to use sugar in the raw, but any kind will do. You can also opt for honey or a stevia based sweetener
- Strawberries– When buying fresh strawberries, look for ones that are bright red and uniform in color. When buying frozen strawberries, look for ones that have no added sugar. That will add sweetness to the drink and we don’t want it overly sweet. I love buying fresh strawberries in bulk from the farmers market when they are in season and then freezing them myself to enjoy all year long. Follow my guide on how to perfectly freeze strawberries here.
- Lime– Freshly squeezed lime juice is best.
How to Make a Nonalcoholic Strawberry Daiquiri
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- Make the simple syrup, allow it to cool.
- Add everything to the blender.
- Blend on high until the consistency is smooth and still frosty.
- Pour the virgin daiquiri into a glass and sip the afternoon away!
Expert Tips
- If you want a subtle rum flavor, add a teaspoon of rum extract to the blender, adjusting the measurement to your liking.
- A high-powered blender, like Vitamix or Blendtec, is best for this recipe. However, if you don’t have this type, that’s okay! Just be patient because fully blending the ingredients may take a little longer.
- Frozen strawberries add both flavor and frostiness of this summer drink, fresh strawberries bring authentic flavor and extra sweetness.
Make it a cocktail by adding 1 1/2 ounces of rum to each glass
Garnish Like A Pro!
Adding a garnish really makes the drink stand out. Here are some easy-to-do ideas.
- Sugar Rim– White sugar around the rim of the glass gives it a frosted appearance and boosts its look. Use a lime wedge around the edge of the glass to moisten it, then carefully dip it into a shallow bowl of sugar at a 45-degree angle for the perfect sugar rim!
- Lime Wheels– Use fresh or even dehydrated lime wheels to elevate the presentation of the tropical and refreshing summer drink.
- Fresh Strawberries—Save a fresh strawberry or two to decorate the mocktail by simply cutting a slice into the berry and slipping it onto the rim. You can also balance a skewer of two or three small strawberries inside the glass.
- Whipped Topping– A fluffy, sweet, and creamy swirl of whipped cream is a classic for daiquiris.
Have fun creating your own take on the perfect garnish. These are especially great for hosting. Use more than one of the ideas above for an extra festive presentation!
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Frequently Asked Questions
A classic strawberry daiquiri is made of rum, lime, simple syrup, and strawberries, combined with ice in a blender, producing an icy, frozen beverage. We’ve omitted the rum in this virgin version.
If your blender is having a hard time mixing with that amount of frozen berries, try using your blender mixing rod to help it along. If your mixer doesn’t come with one, try turning your blender off completely and unplugging it from the wall before using a spoon to give it a good mix.
You can also add more fresh strawberries to help it blend smoother against all the frozen ones.
As a last resort, you can also add some water a little at a time, but I try to avoid this so the drink doesn’t get watered down and lose some of its bright strawberry flavor.
It really depends on the ingredients. Sugar is the main unhealthy ingredient, but you can use honey, which is less refined, or a stevia based sugar replacement or even monk fruit sweetener. There are many different brands of stevia and the measurements will be different, so use a comparison chart. Be aware of unhealthy sweeteners such as aspartame.
Rum extract will give you a bit of the rum flavor. Or try a rum alternative, such as Ritual Zero Proof Rum.
Storing and Freezing Tips
Because this is a frozen beverage, it’s best enjoyed freshly made. However, if you want to save leftover strawberry daiquiri, you can add it to an airtight container or freezer bag, and place it in the freezer for up to a month.
I recommend pouring it into ice cube trays, freezing, and then store the cubes in an air tight freezer bag.
To serve, add the cubes back to the blender, and blend to achieve the frozen texture. Add a little liquid if your blender needs help breaking it down.
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HANDY HELPERS
Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri
Equipment
- measuring cups
- Small saucepan
- Paring knife or strawberry huller
- Blender
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar use sugar in the raw, but any will do
- 2 ½ cups frozen strawberries
- ½ cup fresh strawberries destemmed
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Add your water and sugar to a small pot on medium-low heat, stirring continuously until the sugar melts, then remove from the heat and set aside. This will be the simple syrup to sweeten your drink.
- In a blender, add in your fresh and frozen strawberries, lime juice, and simple syrup, and blend on high speed until the consistency is smooth but still frosty.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy! Optionally, you can garnish your drink with a sugar rim, lime wheels, or fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Fresh squeezed lime is best.
- This drink is satisfying just the way it is, but if you’re missing the rum flavor, add 1 teaspoon of rum extract to the blender before mixing. Adjust the amount to your preference.
- I recommend a high powered blender such as the Vitamix or Blendtec for blending this frozen goodness. If you don’t have that type, don’t worry, just be patient with your blender as it may take a little longer.
Nutrition
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👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely LOVE a strawberry daiquiri but have been cutting back on alcohol and this just hit the spot! So fresh, frosty, and sweet, I’m absolutely obsessed!