Citric Acid Free Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Few cocktails feel as instantly celebratory as a frosty, blush-pink blended drink on a warm afternoon. The challenge with most premixed versions is that citric acid shows up quietly in bottled mixes, sour mixes, and even some flavored rums ā making it genuinely tricky to enjoy this classic without scrutinizing every label. Here, fresh strawberries and real lime juice do all the heavy lifting, delivering that bright, tangy flavor naturally and without any additives you'd need to second-guess. White rum keeps things clean and smooth, while a touch of simple syrup balances the fruit without tipping into cloying sweetness. Everything goes straight into the blender with ice, so the whole process takes under a minute and produces a thick, slushy texture that actually holds its shape in the glass. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a beach bar but comes together entirely on your own terms, with ingredients you can trust.
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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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