Description
A refreshing Strawberry Swirl Daiquiri with layered flavors and a beautiful presentation, perfect for summer parties or relaxing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces white rum (smooth, aged rum preferred)
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup frozen strawberries (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree (homemade, recipe below)
- 1/4 cup grenadine
- Ice cubes (enough to fill blender)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and hull about a pint of fresh strawberries.
- Place the hulled strawberries into a blender or food processor.
- Blend until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- (Optional) Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a super smooth puree.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Combine rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and frozen strawberries in a blender.
- Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add more ice if too thin, or a splash of water if too thick.
- Drizzle grenadine around the inside of a serving glass (hurricane or margarita glass). Tilt and rotate to create a swirl.
- Gently spoon or pour strawberry puree into the bottom of the glass, on top of the grenadine swirl.
- Carefully pour the blended daiquiri mixture into the glass, on top of the strawberry puree.
- Garnish with a fresh strawberry and a lime wedge.
Notes
- Adjust the simple syrup to your preferred sweetness.
- Experiment with other frozen berries like raspberries or blueberries.
- Add a splash of orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec) for citrus complexity.
- For a mocktail, omit the rum and replace it with sparkling water or club soda.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or jalapeño slices for a spicy kick.
- Chill the strawberry puree and daiquiri mixture separately before assembling for a more pronounced layered effect.
- Rim the glass with sugar or salt before adding the grenadine swirl.
- Use frozen strawberries as a garnish to keep the daiquiri cold.
- For an even more intense strawberry flavor, try using strawberry-infused rum.
- Always use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes