strawberry daiquiri
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Freeze Time (if using pint method): 6–8 hours
Blend Time: 1–2 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes active
Servings: 1–2 (16 oz total)
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
For 1 Ninja Creami/SLUSHi pint
Base:
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1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (hulled)
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½ cup cold water (or coconut water for tropical twist)
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2–3 tablespoons simple syrup (or adjust to taste)
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2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh is best)
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1.5 oz white rum (optional for classic daiquiri)
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Pinch of salt (enhances flavor)
Optional Add-ins:
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1 tablespoon triple sec or orange liqueur (for complexity)
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1–2 teaspoons honey (for natural sweetness)
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2–3 mint leaves (for a fresh finish)
Method 1: Ninja SLUSHi / Creami Pint
Step 1: Blend the Base
In a blender or mixing bowl, blend or stir:
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Strawberries
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Water
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Lime juice
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Rum (optional)
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Simple syrup
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Salt
Blend until smooth. Pour into the Ninja pint container and freeze upright for 6–8 hours or overnight.
Step 2: Spin
Once frozen:
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Insert the pint into the Ninja Creami Breeze or SLUSHi system.
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Select the SLUSHi function.
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If texture is crumbly or powdery, add a splash of cold water or rum and re-spin once.
Step 3: Serve
Pour or scoop into a chilled glass. Garnish with:
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A lime wheel
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Fresh strawberry on the rim
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A sprig of mint
Method 2: Quick Blender Version (No Freeze)
If you’re skipping the freezing:
Blend Together:
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1½ cups frozen strawberries
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½ cup ice
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2 oz white rum
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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2–3 tablespoons simple syrup
Blend until thick and slushie-like. Serve immediately!
Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)
With rum and sugar, for one 12–16 oz drink
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Calories: ~180
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Sugar: ~15g
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Carbs: ~20g
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Alcohol: ~1.5 standard drinks
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Vitamin C: High (thanks to strawberries + lime)
Can be lower-cal if using sugar-free syrup or skipping rum.
