Nitrate & Nitrite Free Berry Daiquiri with Fresh Berries
Fresh berries, white rum, lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup — that's genuinely all it takes to make a blended cocktail that tastes like summer in a glass. Many premixed cocktail syrups and flavored spirits sneak in preservatives you'd rather avoid, so blending your own from scratch is a smart and delicious workaround. The fruit flavor here is completely natural, coming straight from real strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries rather than any artificial concentrate or additive. A quick blitz on high speed brings everything together into a smooth, vibrant slush that's tart from fresh lime and just sweet enough from the syrup. Chilling your glasses beforehand is a small step that makes a noticeable difference — every sip stays cold and refreshing right down to the last drop. Garnish with a few extra berries and a lime wedge and it looks like something you'd order at a rooftop bar, no questionable ingredients required.
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2 servings
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries), hulled and halved if large
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 3 oz white rum
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1–2 limes)
- 2 tbsp simple syrup
For serving
- ¼ cup fresh berries (for serving) (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving) (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Chill two coupe or rocks glasses in the freezer for at least 5 minutes while you prepare the drink.
- 2
Add the mixed berries, ice cubes, white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and no large ice chunks remain, about 30–45 seconds.
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