Xanthan Gum Free Classic Strawberry Daiquiri
Fresh strawberries, white rum, bright lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup ā that's genuinely all it takes to land a vibrant, frosty daiquiri that tastes like summer in a glass. Blended cocktails can be a surprisingly tricky category for anyone avoiding thickening agents, since many premixed versions and bar syrups sneak in additives to achieve that smooth, slushy texture. Here, the frozen strawberries and ice do all the heavy lifting naturally, giving you a thick, mound-worthy consistency without anything extra. The balance of tart lime and sweet berry is spot-on, and using fresh fruit means the flavor is genuinely bright rather than that artificial candy-pink taste you get from a mix. It comes together in under a minute of blending, which makes it just as practical for a Tuesday evening as it is for a backyard party. Garnish with a halved strawberry and a lime wheel on the rim and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar.
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2 servings
- 1 Ā½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 3 oz white rum
- 1 Ā½ oz fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 Ā½ cups ice
For serving
- 2 fresh strawberries, halved, for garnish (optional)
- 2 lime wheels, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the hulled strawberries, white rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and ice to a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth and slushy, about 30ā45 seconds, scraping down the sides once if needed. The mixture should be thick enough to mound slightly in a glass without immediately running flat.
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