Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiris are the ultimate poolside thirst quencher. Made with strawberries, rum, lime juice, and sugar. Use frozen strawberries for an extra-slushy texture! A lucky Ladds summer favourite they are nearly as cool as your topless waiter.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white rum
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice, from about 6 juicy limes
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup simple syrup, depending on your preferred sweetness
- 1 16-ounce package frozen strawberries
- 4 cups ice cubes
- Strawberries, lime wheels, or little umbrellas for garnish, optional
Easy Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Jug Recipe
When the heat hits, nothing cuts through the warmth quite like an ice-cold Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri. Forget the sickly sweet mixes, this easy recipe guarantees a fresh, tangy, and naturally delicious slushy cocktail that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 1/2 cups white rum
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice, from about 6 juicy limes
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup simple syrup, depending on your preferred sweetness
- 1 16-ounce package frozen strawberries
- 4 cups ice cubes
- Strawberries, lime wheels, or little umbrellas for garnish, optional

The Easy Blender Method
- Pour Ingredients into a Blender: Combine the rum, lime juice, simple syrup, strawberries, and ice cubes.
- Blend & Pulse: Pulse until completely blended with a smooth, slushy consistency. Scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Taste and Adjust: Check the flavour and consistency. For more tartness, add extra lime juice. For more sweetness, add more simple syrup. To make it slushier, add more ice! (A daiquiri is not an exact science, so adjust to your perfect taste!)
- Pour and Serve: Divide the daiquiris among chilled glasses, garnish with a fresh strawberry or lime wedge, and serve immediately.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time To Serve
5 mins
Servings
6 to 8 servings

🍸 Expert Tips for the Best Frozen Daiquiri
What’s the Best Rum for a Daiquiri? For this recipe, always choose a white rum over a darker, aged rum or a spiced rum. White rum has a clean, light flavour profile that works with, instead of against, the fresh flavour of the strawberries, allowing the fruit to shine. A widely available and affordable brand like Mount Gay works exceptionally well in this cocktail. (That said, if dark rum is all you have, don’t let it stop your slushy plans, use what you’ve got!)
🍓 Fresh or Frozen Strawberries?
You have a choice here! Most recipes call for fresh strawberries, but I suggest using frozen berries instead. Why? Frozen strawberries help make the drink thicker, almost like a smoothie and they guarantee your cocktail stays super cold and slushy. If you really prefer fresh strawberries, feel free to use them!

🍯 Simple Syrup: The Sweet Secret to the Perfect Daiquiri
Simple syrup is a bartender’s best friend and essential for a smooth, well-balanced cocktail. It’s incredibly easy to make at home, and having it on hand means you can mix up a perfect daiquiri (or any other cocktail!) in minutes.
If you dont have simple syrup or want to minimuse spending, making your own sugar syrup is quick and easy. Follow these steps to find out how.
Simple Syrup Method
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine equal parts white granulated sugar and water (a standard ratio is 1 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water).
- Heat Gently: Place the saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir Until Clear: Stir the mixture constantly until all the sugar has completely dissolved and the liquid turns clear. Do not boil the syrup, as this will change the consistency.
- Cool and Store: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool completely to room temperature before using it in your daiquiri.
- Storage Tip: Store leftover simple syrup in an airtight container (like a sealed bottle or jar) in the refrigerator. It will keep well for about one month.

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- 45ml Lomond Blackberry and gooseberry gin
- or
- 60ml gin (such as Tanqueray)
- 15ml Maraschino liqueur
- 15ml Crème de Violette
- 20ml lemon juice
- 1 egg white
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The Irish Maid
The Irish Maid is a fun frozen cocktail that blends rum and Irish cream, offering a unique twist on the classic piña colada. This cocktail features the creamy addition of Baileys and substitutes banana for pineapple, resulting in a rich and indulgent flavour profile. Don’t be afraid to add more banana or your choice of Irish cream liqueur (baileys).
- Blend
- 1 cup ice
- 90ml coconut milk
- 1/3 banana
- 45ml ounce aged rum
- 15ml Irish cream liqueur
- Top With
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Toasted coconut flakes, for garnish
Signature cocktail
Sakura Mojito
Cherry Blossom in a glass! The Sakura mojito is the perfect way to celebrate spring get your topless waiter to you this beautiful seasonal twist on the classic mojito. With the Sakura Mojito stunning pink, purple and green colours and a hint floral sweetness this is one cocktail you will have your luckyladds topless waiter making for you all night.
- 5 Fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 medium lime cut into wedges
- 1/2 Tbsp cane sugar
- 60ml ink gin
- 15ml Sakura syrup (can use any pink syrup)
- 1/2 cup club soda, or as needed
- ice
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FAQs
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Our cocktails are fun! And we bet you have heaps of questions. Here are the most common questions hens organisers have asked us. Your question not answered here? Reach out to us!
Can I make this ahead of time?
Can I make this ahead of time?
It is best to blend and serve immediately to maintain the perfect slushy texture. However, you can pre-measure your rum, lime juice, and simple syrup and keep that mixture chilled in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
I don’t have simple syrup, what can I use?
I don’t have simple syrup, what can I use?
You can substitute with natural sweeteners like agave nectar or honey, but you may need to add a splash of water to help them blend smoothly. You can also use fine granulated sugar, but the liquid simple syrup blends much better into a frozen drink.
What is the best glass to serve a daiquiri in?
What is the best glass to serve a daiquiri in?
A hurricane glass or a coupe glass is traditional and shows off the colour beautifully, but any chilled glass will work perfectly fine!
I don’t like strawberry. Can I use a different base fruit?
I don’t like strawberry. Can I use a different base fruit?
Absolutely! The daiquiri is a versatile recipe. You can easily substitute the strawberries with other frozen fruits like mango, pineapple, peaches, or raspberries. Just use the same quantity (4 cups) and adjust the simple syrup to your taste, as some fruits are sweeter or tarter than strawberries.
Can I make this a non-alcoholic mocktail?
Can I make this a non-alcoholic mocktail?
Yes! Simply replace the 1 cup of white rum with 1 cup of soda water, lemonade, or even coconut water for a delicious, refreshing frozen mocktail!
Is A Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Strong?
Is A Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Strong?
It’s generally considered a lighter, easy-drinking cocktail because the fruit and ice soften the alcohol flavour.
Can You Make A Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Without Alcohol?
Can You Make A Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Without Alcohol?
Absolutely. Just leave out the rum for an easy frozen strawberry mocktail.
What Garnish Goes With A Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri?
What Garnish Goes With A Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri?
Fresh strawberries, lime slices, mint, or even a sugar rim all work perfectly.
Why Is My Frozen Daiquiri Watery?
Why Is My Frozen Daiquiri Watery?
Usually too much ice or not enough frozen fruit. Frozen strawberries help create a thicker texture.