This luscious cocktail was inspired by Valentine's Day, and it's festive, bright red color makes it a great choice for celebrating with a loved one or girlfriends.
You can't go wrong with quality white rum, fresh muddled strawberries, and lime juice. Add some vanilla syrup, and you have one very romantic daiquiri.
About the Daiquiri
The daiquiri is a brilliant classic cocktail originating in Cuba and named for the town it was invented in. Although neon-colored, sugary, frozen versions are unfortunately what many people think of when they hear the word, all you need for a true daiquiri is some rum, lime juice and a bit of simple syrup.
If you've never had a 'real' daiquiri, you're missing out on one of the most delicious and refreshing classic cocktails out there!
Vanilla bean simple syrup
The classic daiquiri recipe template is very easy to experiment with, so I've made this version fruity with muddled strawberries and swapped simple syrup for a decadent vanilla bean simple syrup. You can buy vanilla syrup at most grocery stores, but the flavor of homemade vanilla bean syrup is second to none.
If you don't have whole vanilla beans, you can also make a vanilla syrup by adding high quality, real vanilla extract to a simple syrup, to taste. Find more vanilla syrup substitutes.
To make a basic simple syrup, simply combine equal parts white sugar and water and stir briskly until all of the sugar has dissolved (it really only takes a few minutes!). Store the syrup in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe variations
This Strawberry Vanilla Daiquiri is smooth, fruity, and pleasantly sweet, with enough lime juice to brighten and balance, and enough rum to bring it to life. This recipe is very versatile though - I recommend also trying it with blackberries or raspberries instead of strawberries!
In addition to trying different berries, it's a great recipe to experiment with different rums. Learn more about rum in my Guide to Easy Rum Mixed Drinks.
You might also enjoy these other cocktails:
Strawberry Vanilla Daiquiri
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 5 strawberries
- 1 oz lime juice
- ¾ oz vanilla bean simple syrup
Instructions
- Hull the strawberries and cut into manageable pieces. Place them in a cocktail shaker and muddle with the lime juice.
- Add remaining ingredients and fill the shaker ¾ with ice.
- Shake until chilled, about 12 seconds.
- Fine strain into a couple glass and garnish with a strawberry and a small sprig of mint.
Bismark Ansah
Tuesday 29th of June 2021
Very insightful