Strawberry Daiquiri

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces white rum

• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

• 3/4 ounce simple syrup

• 4-5 fresh strawberries, hulled

• Ice cubes

• Optional: fresh strawberry or lime wheel for garnish

Instructions:

Muddle Ingredients:
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh strawberries and simple syrup. Gently muddle using a muddler or the back of a spoon until the strawberries are crushed and juicy.

Add Liquids:
Add the white rum and lime juice to the shaker.

Add Ice and Shake:
Fill the shaker with ice cubes, seal tightly, and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled.

Strain:
Double strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass or a rocks glass filled with fresh ice using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine-mesh strainer to remove strawberry pulp.

Garnish:
Garnish with a fresh strawberry or a lime wheel on the rim.

Notes:

Freshness Matters: Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor. If fresh strawberries are out of season, thawed frozen strawberries work well too.

Muddling Tips: Be gentle when muddling — you want to release the juice without pulverizing the fruit into a puree, to keep the texture balanced.

The Strawberry Daiquiri is a classic Cuban cocktail that highlights fresh, juicy strawberries combined with the bright acidity of lime and the smoothness of white rum. It's a refreshing and slightly sweet drink perfect for warm weather.

Try This: Swap simple syrup for a honey syrup for a floral twist, or add a splash of sparkling water for a lighter, fizzier version.