Frozen Daiquiri
The Frozen Daiquiri is a medium rum sour, tart and sweet on the palate. Blended and served in a champagne flute.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 84 out of 100
- Sweet
- 56 out of 100
- Fruity
- 52 out of 100
- Boozy
- 49 out of 100
How to make a Frozen Daiquiri
To make a Frozen Daiquiri, blend with ice and pour into a champagne flute: 1½ oz light rum, ½ oz Triple sec, 1½ oz lime juice and ¼ oz simple syrup. Garnish with cherry.
You'll need
- Light rum1½ oz
- Triple sec½ oz
- Lime juice1½ oz
- Simple syrupor 1 tsp sugar + a splash of water¼ oz
- Cherrygarnish
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add light rum, triple sec, lime juice and simple syrup to a blender with about a cup of ice.
- 2
Blend until smooth, about 20-30 seconds (add a little more ice if you want it thicker).
- 3
Pour into a flute.
- 4
Garnish with a cherry.
Why blend? Blending light rum and triple sec with ice gives a smooth, frozen texture.
No simple syrup? Blend in 1 tsp sugar instead.
Frozen Daiquiri questions
What does a Frozen Daiquiri taste like, and is it sweet?
Lightly sweet, not sugary: it's mostly tart and sweet. It's a medium drink at about 15% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Frozen Daiquiri?
About 15% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Frozen Daiquiri and a Banana Daiquiri?
Both use light rum, Triple sec, lime juice and simple syrup. The Banana Daiquiri uses banana. The Frozen Daiquiri is blended and served in a champagne flute; the Banana Daiquiri is shaken and served in a champagne flute.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
What glass do you serve a Frozen Daiquiri in?
A champagne flute.