Fresh lime juice and a surprising splash of grenadine work together to enhance this vibrant strawberry daiquiri.

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Nothing says summer fun like a strawberry daiquiri.

Learn how to make a strawberry daiquiri at home so happy hour is always sweet.

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What’s in a Strawberry Daiquiri?

This strawberry daiquiri is bright red and even looks juicy in the glass.

The combination of frozen and fresh, ripe strawberries makes for easy prep while ensuring a true strawberry flavor.

Southern Living Strawberry Daiquiris Ingredients

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Rum is the typical alcohol used in a classic strawberry daiquiri.

This recipe calls for white rum, but you could substitute dark rum instead.

Our Tips for the Best Strawberry Daiquiri

This cocktail is loved for being classic and simple.

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Frozen strawberry daiquiris are best served immediately after blending.

Blend it again in the blender to refresh the texture.

)frozen strawberries(from 2 [10-oz.]

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1 cup (4oz.

)fresh strawberries, hulled, plus 2 unhulled strawberries for garnish

1/2cup(4 oz.

Blend daiquiri ingredients:

Process until smooth, about 30 seconds.

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Serve daiquiris:

Pour evenly into 2 hurricane or daiquiri glasses.

Garnish each glass rim with a fresh strawberry and a lime wheel.

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