Now that summer has arrived in South Africa, everyone might use a cold drink to beat the heat. You want the kids to have something pleasant to drink, but not everyone like them spiked. You may all relax and enjoy the day with this virgin strawberry daiquiri, a refreshing beverage that has no alcoholic contents. Traditionally, a tall glass full of cracked ice was used to serve daiquiris. One or two limes were squeezed over a teaspoon of sugar that had been placed over ice. These days, you can either use a shaker or a blender, depending on the number of people you’re serving.
Virgin strawberry daiquiri tips
Try not to devour all the strawberries before they make it into the punch, and use only the freshest ingredients. Your daiquiri should include as much ice and fruit as possible. The fruit used in this beverage is incredibly nutritious, and it does not include any sugar substitutes. One cup of sugar and one cup of water are all that’s needed to produce simple syrup. Just mix them together in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. As long as you keep it in the fridge, it will last for a month. Make a second batch using at least 1-2 shots of white rum per serving if you like a stronger libation.
This summer, indulge in a refreshing fruity beverage. Try this virgin strawberry daiquiri and have fun with the kids without worrying about getting drunk.
Virgin strawberry daiquiri recipe
Course: Recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
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2 cups frozen strawberries
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¼ cup simple syrup
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3 tbsp. lime juice, fresh squeezed
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1 cup tonic water or lemon lime soda (Sprite), plus more for serving
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1⁄2-3⁄4 cup water
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1 cup ice
Method
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until a smooth, thick puree forms, adding just enough water and stopping and scraping as necessary. (All blenders are different, so start at the low end of the water and work up.)
- If desired, serve with a small splash of lemon lime soda in each glass (this can make a more drinkable texture, depending on how much liquid you use).
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and lime wheels, if desired.
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