Martha Stewart Strawberry Daiquiri

Martha Stewart Strawberry Daiquiri is quick, easy, and built on real fresh berries, white rum, and lime juice instead of boxed puree. A citrusy lime sugar rim finishes every glass, and the whole batch blends in 10 minutes for summer pool parties or backyard cookouts.

The frozen strawberry blend doubles as a batch cocktail for brunch or dinner, with or without the rum. Fresh-squeezed lime juice is what keeps it bright and fruity, so skip the bottled kind and zest the limes for the rim.

Martha Stewart Strawberry Daiquiri

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Course: BeverageCuisine: American, CubanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

180

kcal

Icy and thick with fresh berry pulp, bright with lime and smooth with rum, finished with a sparkling sugar rim.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces (¼ cup) freshly squeezed lime juice, plus 1 tablespoon lime zest, from 2 limes
  

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus up to 2 additional tablespoons
  

• 4 cups (16 ounces) fresh strawberries, hulled
  

• 5 ounces (⅔ cup) white rum
  

• 2 cups small ice cubes
  

Directions

• Make lime sugar: Combine lime zest and 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor. Pulse until combined. Set aside.
• Blend the daiquiri: Place lime juice, strawberries, rum, 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar, depending on the sweetness of your strawberries, and ice cubes in a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Rim and serve: Rub the rims of four glasses with a lime wedge, dip rims in lime sugar, and fill glasses with daiquiri.

Tools for this recipe

• Vitamix E310 blender, Zulay metal lemon squeezer, Microplane zester grater. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I make a strawberry daiquiri without alcohol?

Leave out the white rum and add an extra tablespoon of sugar to balance the tartness from the lime juice. The frozen berry and lime base still blends into a thick, slushy drink that works for kids or anyone skipping alcohol. You can also swap in coconut water for a lighter body without changing the fruit flavor.

What is the best rum for a frozen strawberry daiquiri?

A clean, unflavored white rum like Bacardi Superior or Havana Club 3 works best because it lets the strawberry flavor lead. Aged or dark rums add barrel notes that compete with the berries. Stick to 80-proof so the drink stays balanced and still freezes to a slushy consistency.

How do I prep strawberries for a daiquiri?

Rinse the berries under cold water right before you use them, since washing too early makes them spoil faster. Cut around the stem with a paring knife and pop out the hull, or slice straight across the top if speed matters more than saving every bit of fruit. A drinking straw pushed up through the bottom of each berry also pops the stem out clean.

Can I make strawberry daiquiris ahead of time?

Blend the strawberry, rum, and lime mixture without the ice and store it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 4 hours. When you are ready to serve, pour it back into the blender with the ice and blend for 30 seconds until slushy. The rum prevents the mix from freezing solid in the freezer, so the fridge is your better option for holding it.

What snacks pair well with frozen strawberry daiquiris?

Salty, savory finger food balances the sweetness: tortilla chips with fresh guacamole, peel-and-eat shrimp with lime, or a light ceviche all work well. The acid and salt play off the lime and berry flavors in the cocktail. Keep the snacks simple since the daiquiri is already the centerpiece.