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:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (hulled)

• ½ cup cold water (or coconut water for tropical twist)

• 2–3 tablespoons simple syrup (or adjust to taste)

• 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh is best)

• 1.5 oz white rum (optional for classic daiquiri)

• Pinch of salt (enhances flavor)

Optional Add-ins:

• 1 tablespoon triple sec or orange liqueur (for complexity)

• 1–2 teaspoons honey (for natural sweetness)

• 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:

• Strawberries

• Water

• Lime juice

• Rum (optional)

• Simple syrup

• Salt

Blend until smooth. Pour into the Ninja pint container and freeze upright for 6–8 hours or overnight.

 Step 2: Spin

Once frozen:

1. Insert the pint into the Ninja Creami Breeze or SLUSHi system.

2. Select the SLUSHi function.

3. 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:

• A lime wheel

• Fresh strawberry on the rim

• A sprig of mint

 Method 2: Quick Blender Version (No Freeze)

If you’re skipping the freezing:

Blend Together:

• 1½ cups frozen strawberries

• ½ cup ice

• 2 oz white rum

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 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

• Calories: ~180

• Sugar: ~15g

• Carbs: ~20g

• Alcohol: ~1.5 standard drinks

• Vitamin C: High (thanks to strawberries + lime)

Can be lower-cal if using sugar-free syrup or skipping rum.