Best Frozen Strawberry Basil Daiquiri – Easy 5-Minute Recipe
A quick and refreshing frozen cocktail made with strawberries, white rum, lime juice, and fresh basil. Perfect for hot days, this 5-minute recipe delivers a slushy, herbaceous twist on the classic daiquiri.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups frozen strawberries
- 4 oz (about ½ cup) white rum
- 2 oz (about ¼ cup) fresh lime juice
- 2 oz (about ¼ cup) simple syrup
- 8–10 large fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
- ½ cup ice (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: measure 3 cups frozen strawberries, juice limes to get 2 oz juice, rinse and pat dry 8-10 basil leaves.
- Add liquids first: pour 4 oz white rum, 2 oz lime juice, and 2 oz simple syrup into the blender.
- Add strawberries and basil: drop in frozen strawberries and basil leaves, tucking basil under the strawberries.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then high for 30-45 seconds until smooth and thick.
- Check texture: should be thick enough to hold a slight mound. If too thick, add 1 tablespoon lime juice or water; if too thin, add 3-4 more frozen strawberries.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lime as needed.
- Pour into two chilled glasses, garnish with basil leaf or strawberry slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t over-blend to avoid a watery texture. Layer liquids first, then frozen fruit, then herbs. Use white rum for a clean flavor. Chill glasses for 10 minutes before serving. Adjust sweetness based on strawberry sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 daiquiri (about 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
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