Our diaquiri recipes are easy to make, including the classic daiquiri plus frozen strawberry and banana versions.

A few years ago, I learned that the Daiquiri recipe was named for a town in Cuba, and it goes back to the 1800s when they used this cocktail for medicinal purposes. In fact, rum was once used to treat fevers ... and sugar and lime were added to make it go down easier. So now we have a great reason to drink this sweet, flavorful drink, other than just for the fun of it!  

You'll have a hard time finding a cocktail that's easier to make. The classic diaquiri recipe is especially easy. Just mix 3 ingredients together, add ice, shake and enjoy.

But your guests won't want you to stop there, especially if it's a hot summer evening. One of the most popular versions of this drink is the Strawberry Daiquiri, usually served frozen.

So plug in the blender and get ready to make daiquiris that will please just about anyone at your cocktail party.

The Classic Daiquiri Recipe

INGREDIENTS FOR 1 SERVING

1-1/2 oz. light rum

1 oz. fresh lime juice

1/2 tsp sugar (superfine is best)

8-10 ice cubes

You'll need a cocktail shaker for this drink.

RECIPE

  1. Put all the ice cubes in a shaker.
  2. Add each ingredient, in no particular order.
  3. Shake vigorously.
  4. Pour the mixture out of the cocktail shaker's strainer into an ice cold cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime slice.

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

INGREDIENTS FOR 1 SERVING

1-1/2 oz. light rum

1 oz. fresh lime juice

1/2 oz. triple sec

1 tsp sugar (superfine is best)

5 fresh strawberries

8-10 ice cubes

You'll need a blender for this drink.

RECIPE

  1. Combine all ingredients with 4 strawberries in a blender.
  2. Mix on Medium until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into an ice cold cocktail glass. (A deep margarita glass is best.) Garnish with slices from the 5th strawberry.

Frozen Banana Daiquiri Recipe

INGREDIENTS FOR 1 SERVING

1-1/2 oz. light rum

1 oz. fresh lime juice

1/2 oz. triple sec

1 tsp sugar (superfine is best)

1 banana

1 maraschino cherry

8-10 ice cubes or 1 cup of crushed ice

You'll need a blender for this drink.

RECIPE

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Mix on Medium until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into an ice cold cocktail glass. (A deep margarita glass is best.) Garnish with the cherry.

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