Carrageenan Free Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Few cocktails capture the feeling of summer quite like a frosty, blush-pink daiquiri blended to silky perfection. What makes this version especially satisfying is how clean and straightforward the ingredient list is ā fresh strawberries, real lime juice, white rum, and a touch of simple syrup, with absolutely nothing processed or packaged that could sneak in unwanted additives. Many store-bought frozen drink mixes and pre-made cocktail bases rely on thickeners and stabilizers like carrageenan to achieve that smooth, pourable texture, but here the blender and a generous scoop of ice do all the work naturally. The result is a genuinely thick, slushy drink that mounds beautifully in the glass without any shortcuts. Bright citrus from fresh-squeezed lime cuts through the sweetness of the berries in the best possible way, and the rum ties it all together with just enough warmth. It comes together in under a minute of blending, making it the easiest impressive cocktail you'll pour all season.
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2 servings
- 1 Ā½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3 oz white rum
- 1 Ā½ oz fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 2 cups ice
For serving
- 2 lime wheels or fresh strawberry slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the strawberries, rum, 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 the glass without immediately running flat.
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