STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI COCKTAIL RECIPE

WRITTEN BY: SCOTT VAN DORT

The Strawberry Daiquiri is a popular cocktail made with light rum and is arguably THE best Daiquiri variation around.

Although it’s associated with summer and warmer weather, the Strawberry Daiquiri is one of those crowd-pleasing drinks that’s always a hit and works any time of year. Oh, and it’s also an easy drink to make. “¡Salud!”

How To Make a Strawberry Daiquiri Cocktail

Ingredients

Parts ml

1 ½ Parts Light Rum

45 ml Light Rum
½ Parts Lime Juice

15 ml Lime Juice
¼ Parts Simple Syrup

8 ml Simple Syrup
6 Whole Strawberries

6 Whole Strawberries
Ice Cubes

Ice Cubes

Number of Servings

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What You’ll Need

Jigger or Measuring Instrument
Paring Knife
Muddler
Citrus Elbow or Citrus Press
Boston Shaker
Hawthorne Strainer
Fine Mesh Strainer
Margarita Glass

How to Mix

Place five fresh strawberries into the smaller tin of a Boston shaker, saving a strawberry half for garnishing later.
Use a jigger to measure and pour simple syrup into the shaker.
Use a muddler to muddle the strawberries until they become a pulpy in consistency but not pulverized.
Use a knife to cut a lime in half. Cut and save a lime wheel for garnishing later.
Use a citrus elbow or citrus press to juice the lime halves, then measure and pour the juice into the shaker.
Use a jigger to measure and pour light rum into the shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
Connect the large and small tins of your shaker together and shake until chilled.
Separate the tins of your shaker. Hold the larger tin in one hand and place a Hawthorne strainer on top of its opening. Use your other hand to hold a fine mesh strainer and pour the cocktail through both strainers into a Margarita glass.
Garnish with a strawberry half and a lime wheel on the side of the glass.
Sip and enjoy!

What is a Strawberry Daiquiri?

The Strawberry Daiquiri is one of the most popular variations of a classic Daiquiri cocktail made with light rum, muddled strawberries, lime juice and simple syrup.

What Does a Strawberry Daiquiri Taste Like?

A Strawberry Daiquiri is sweet, slightly tart, and irresistibly delicious. There’s the smooth, clean, and subtly sweet taste of Cuban light rum, with hints of vanilla and citrus. Fresh lime adds a mouthwatering zesty edge, while strawberries contribute a rich, sweet, fruity depth.

The History of the Strawberry Daiquiri

While the exact origins of the Strawberry Daiquiri are unclear, and it’s unknown when strawberries were first added to a classic Daiquiri. However, we do know more about the history of the Daiquiri.

The original Daiquiri is thought to have been created by an American mining engineer in Cuba at the end of the 19th century. It gained popularity in the United States during the 1940s and, today, the Daiquiri is one of the most popular rum drinks in the world with the Strawberry Daiquiri being the most popular variation.

Tips for Making the Perfect Strawberry Daiquiri

Chill your glassware in advance
In general, serving a cocktail in a chilled glass enhances the overall drinking experience, and this absolutely holds true for a Strawberry Daiquiri. Place your glassware in the freezer 30 minutes to 2 hours in advance.
Double strain your Daiquiri
When muddling fruit for a cocktail like the Strawberry Daiquiri, we recommend that you double strain your drink. This prevents unwanted fruit pieces ending up in your teeth, ensuring a smoother, better drink experience. How do you double strain a cocktail? Place a Hawthorne strainer over the larger tin of your Boston shaker, then pour the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into the glass.

Variations of a Strawberry Daiquiri Cocktail

Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri
The Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri is a non-alcoholic version of a Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri. This Cuban delight blends Crushed Ice, tangy Lime Juice, a touch of Simple Syrup, together with the star of the show – Strawberries.

Fresh, fruity and oh-so-delicious, watch how to make a Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri or check out our recipe for a non-alcoholic Strawberry Daiquiri.
Daiquiri
You can’t talk about a Daiquiri without talking about the OG. A classic Daiquiri is one of the most iconic drinks around. Made with just light rum, lime juice and simple syrup, it’s one the easiest to make and best tasting drinks of all time. Check out the recipe for a classic Daiquiri cocktail.

Serving and Garnish Ideas for a Strawberry Daiquiri

We recommend serving a Strawberry Daiquiri in a margarita glass or coupe glass. Unsure what glass to use? Learn more about the different types of cocktail glasses.

To garnish, we suggest both a lime wheel and half a strawberry placed directly on the side of the glass.