Xanthan Gum Free Berry Daiquiri with Fresh Berries
Bright, fruity, and seriously refreshing, this blended cocktail is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel like a celebration. Real mixed berries — strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries — go straight into the blender with white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup, so every sip is packed with genuine fruit flavor rather than artificial sweetness. For anyone navigating thickener-free drinking, cocktail mixes and pre-made blends can be a minefield, but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with zero additives to worry about. The technique is as simple as it gets: blend, taste, adjust, pour. Chilling your glasses beforehand is a small step that makes a big difference, keeping everything icy cold right down to the last sip. A handful of fresh berries and a lime wedge on the rim turn it into something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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