Light Strawberry Daiquiri Slush (Print version)

A refreshing, icy blend of strawberries, lime, and rum with a natural sweetness and low calories.

# Required ingredients:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled

→ Citrus

02 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, about 2 limes

→ Spirits

03 - 1/2 cup white rum

→ Sweetener

04 - 2 to 3 tablespoons erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, optional

→ Other

05 - 2 cups ice cubes
06 - 1/4 cup cold water as needed

# How to make it:

01 - Add strawberries, lime juice, white rum, and optional sweetener to blender.
02 - Add ice cubes and blend until smooth and slushy. If mixture is too thick, add cold water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness as needed to personal preference.
04 - Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately, garnishing with strawberry slices or lime wedge if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required
  • Naturally low in calories at only 85 per serving
  • Vegan and gluten-free, making it inclusive for various dietary needs
  • Uses fresh or frozen strawberries for year-round enjoyment
  • Perfectly balanced sweet and tart flavors without added sugar
  • Easy to customize with optional natural sweeteners or non-alcoholic variations
02 -
  • Use frozen strawberries for a thicker, frostier texture without diluting the flavor
  • Garnish with fresh mint for extra aroma and a pop of color
  • Adjust sweetness depending on the ripeness of your strawberries—riper berries need less sweetener
  • Double-check your sweetener and rum labels for cross-contamination if serving to those with allergies
  • Blend in short pulses first, then continuously, to ensure even consistency
  • Make a large batch and freeze in ice cube trays for quick individual servings later
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