Looking for a delicious virgin strawberry daiquiri? This recipe is quick to make, and only takes 4 ingredients. It's a simple drink that will be popular with kids and adults alike!
Love daiquiris? You'll want to try our non-alcoholic versions of virgin mango daiquiri, virgin raspberry daiquiri, and virgin peach daiquiri.
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About
The daiquiri has an interesting origin. It was reportedly invented in 1898 by Jennings Cox, an American mining engineer who was living in the Cuban town of Daiquiri at the time. It wasn't introduced into the United States until ten years later.
The original daiquiri was simply a mixture of rum, lime juice, and simple syrup, but it was modified over the years to become blended with chipped ice and fruit. Now, it's a popular drink worldwide, and can be found in tropical flavors such as mango, banana, and strawberry.
Why This Recipe Works
Curious why this recipe is better than other virgin strawberry daiquiri mocktail recipes? Let me tell you!
- Using a mixture of fresh and frozen strawberries eliminates the need for ice, which can water down the strawberry flavor.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice adds a brightness and tartness to the drink that is far better than bottled lime juice.
- Simulate the flavor of an alcoholic daiquiri by adding a small amount of rum extract. This step is optional.
Ingredients
Wondering what ingredients you need to make this simple virgin strawberry daiquiri? Let's talk about the most important ones.
- Strawberries: Use a combination of fresh and frozen berries, and you won't need to add ice.
- Lime Juice: Make sure to use freshly squeezed lime juice, as it tastes so much better than bottled.
- Simple Syrup: This mixture of granulated sugar and water sweetens the drink and brings out the strawberry flavor.
- Rum Extract: This is an optional ingredient that can help the drink taste a little like an alcoholic one.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
- If you use all fresh strawberries, you'll need to add 1-2 cups of crushed ice.
- Use all frozen strawberries if you prefer.
- Swap the lime juice for lemon juice or use a mix of the two.
- Use a honey simple syrup instead for a different flavor.
How to Make
Gather the ingredients you need: frozen strawberries, fresh strawberries, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, and rum extract.
- Puree the fresh strawberries, then mix in the lime juice, simple syrup, and rum extract.
- Blend in the frozen strawberries, then taste and adjust the lime juice, rum extract, or simple syrup if desired.
3. Pour this virgin daiquiri into 12-ounce hurricane glasses and garnish with a slice of lime and strawberry.
4. Enjoy while it's frozen!
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you definitely can enjoy this virgin strawberry daiquiri if you're pregnant. You can omit the rum extract from this recipe if you like.
You can make your own strawberry daiquiri (nonalcoholic, of course) by blending strawberries, lime juice, simple syrup, and rum extract in a blender. It's super simple and quick!
Per 12 fl oz serving, this virgin strawberry daiquiri recipe contains 63g of carbs. However, it does contain 4.4g of fiber, which lowers the "actual" carb count to 58g.
No, strawberry daiquiri mixes do not contain alcohol, and neither does this recipe for a virgin strawberry daiquiri.
Serve
Serve this virgin strawberry daiquiri in hurricane glasses and garnish as desired with lime slices and strawberry slices.
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Store
Make Ahead: Make the daiquiri in a blender, then pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze until ready to serve. Before serving, let the mixture set on the counter for 20-30 minutes and break up any clumps of frozen mixture.
Leftovers: Leftover daiquiri can be frozen in a freezer-safe container until you're ready to enjoy it. Thaw at room temperature and break up with a fork to have a slushie texture, or let it thaw completely.
Expert Tips
- Don't let the frozen berries defrost, or the drink won't be as thick and icy.
- Make your own simple syrup. Dissolve 1 cup of sugar (200g) and 1 cup of water (236 ml) in a saucepan set over medium-high heat. Chill before using. It will keep for 1 week in the fridge.
- Squeeze your own lime juice. The bottled kind doesn't taste as good.
- Microwave the limes briefly to soften them before juicing.
- Make this ahead by pouring the drink into freezer-safe container. Let it thaw for 30-45 minutes, stir until slushy, then serve.
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Recipe
Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen strawberries, 470g
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup simple syrup, chilled
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ teaspoon rum extract
- 1 fresh lime, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Equipment
Instructions
- Rinse, hull, and slice the strawberries until you have 1 cup (136g). Squeeze the fresh lime juice and slice a fresh lime for the garnish.
- Pull out the frozen strawberries from the freezer and let them thaw just for a minute or two.
- Place the fresh strawberries, simple syrup, lime juice, and rum extract in a blender and blend until very smooth, then gradually blend in the frozen strawberries until no chunks remain.
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Notes
- Use fresh and frozen strawberries for the best flavor and texture in this virgin daiquiri.
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup, lime juice, and rum extract to taste. You might need to add more simple syrup if the berries aren't as sweet.
- Make your own simple syrup by dissolving 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Chill in the fridge until cool. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Squeeze your own lime juice with a citrus press for the best flavor. Warm the limes in the microwave to help them yield the most juice.
- Make the drink ahead of time and freeze it. Take it out of the freezer about 30-45 minutes ahead of time and break it up with a fork until slushy, then serve.
Nutrition
Serving sizes and nutritional information are only an estimate and may vary from your results.
Kirby Snyder
For Diabetics who have given up their daiquiris because of the sugar counts, the recipe for the simple syrup is
1 cup distilled Water
1/2 cup of your sweetener of choice
And then (because this stuff is insanely sweet)
Use 1/2 cup of it instead of the full cup of simple syrup.
I am just now trying this recipe, and all of my stuff melted, but! I had to put the full cup in and let's just say 😵💫😵💫😵💫
Emma
If 1 cup of the diabetic-friendly simple syrup is too much, you can always try 2/3 cup or another smaller amount. This recipe is only guaranteed to work when it's made exactly as written in the recipe card, but feel free to make variations if you wish. Thanks for sharing your diabetic tips, Kirby!
Ann
Thank you for sharing your recipe. I made this for my husband’s birthday lunch. We loved it!
Emma
That's wonderful to hear, Ann! You're welcome.
Ashley
This is amazing!!!! 3/4c lime - 1c simple syrup - 2c fresh strawberries - 3c frozen strawberries- 2c ice and topped it off with dairy free whipped cream. I added 3oz of tequila for the drinkers
Emma
Glad you enjoyed this daiquiri, Ashley! Thanks for leaving a review.
Marie Tracey
I’m going to make this for my 7 year olds birthday as when I go out I always have strawberry daiquiri (no alcohol), and missy always sips away. So party 4 days away. I can make it Thursday evening for her and me.
Emma
That is so sweet of you to do for her, Marie Tracey! I hope you and your daughter enjoy it.
brittany Sheckels
Everyone loves this! Tastes great; added a little too much lime, but other than that, best drink I’ve had in a while. 🙂
Emma
Thanks so much, Brittany! I'm thrilled that you and your friends enjoyed the daiquiri! 🍓
Noralis Franco
I decided to make this for national daiquiri day for my teen girls. It was so easy to make. Definitely had the lime juice chilled, chilled simple syrup and the frozen berries. Geez I could sip on this all day. They are amazing. The girls said this recipe is “fire”. 😁
Seriously don’t give it a second thought. This one’s a crowd pleaser. Have the recipe on hand because people will ask. Cheers!! ❤️
Emma
Noralis, you just made my day! I'm thrilled that you and your girls enjoyed it so much. Maybe I need to start celebrating national daiquiri day, too! 🙂
Randy Brockman
There’s a safe way to core fresh strawberry’s, no knives involved. Use a drinking straw and simply put it over the stem end and push it through the berry. Safe fun that even children can help with.
Emma
That's a great tip, Randy! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Sabah
first time i make them and it was a hit from the start. Thank you, was a bit sweet for my taste so next time will put less syrup. My friends already asking for the recipe. Thank you
Emma
I'm so glad that you and your friends enjoyed the strawberry daiquiris! Thanks for leaving a review.
Curt Hensley
Thank you for this great recipe. I learned how to make simple syrup and juice limes. The daiquiris were easy to make and very refreshing after a long day.
Emma
I'm so glad that you enjoyed them, Curt! I agree that it's wonderful to have a refreshing drink at the end of the day!
Beth
I love this strawberry daiquiri! It is nice to drink it with the froth and the lime. The pictures are great; I like how the variegated pittosporum leaves contrast with the daiquiri.
Emma
Thank you, Beth! It was fun taking the photos and drinking the daiquiri, too.
Alex
I like the pink/red color and the strawberry flavor. It's fun drinking out of the hurricane glasses and eating the garnish!
Emma
Thank you, Alex! The hurricane glasses do make it feel really special.