How to Make a Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

Do you ever envy your friends when they order those fancy cocktails when you can't or don't drink alcohol? Just because you can't consume alcohol (or just don't like the taste) does not mean you have to skip out on those fancy cocktails. Many of these mixed drinks can be made "virgin." This means that they contain no alcohol.

[Edit]Ingredients^[1]

• 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice
• 3 ounces (90 grams) fresh strawberries
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Cracked ice
• 1 strawberry, for garnish

Makes 1 serving

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Making a Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

1. Fill a blender with cracked ice. You will need about a glassful of ice.
   
2. Cut and slice 3 ounces (90 grams) of strawberries. Strawberries come in different sizes, so how many strawberries you use will vary. This could be anywhere from 3 to 6 strawberries. A simple way to figure out how many strawberries you'll need is to simply cut and slice some strawberries and start filling up a measuring cup. Stop when you are just short of the ½ cup/4 ounces/120 millimeters mark.
   
   • The best strawberries are fresh and ripe, but you can also use frozen ones as well. If you do use frozen strawberries, thaw them first.
3. Add the strawberries to the blender, along with the sugar and lime juice. For a sweeter daiquiri, add some more sugar. Keep in mind that if the strawberries are already very ripe, you may not need much sugar.
   
   
4. Blend until the mixture is smooth. From time to time, open the blender, and push the mixture down the sides with a spatula. This will help things mix more evenly.
   
   
5. Pour the mixture into a glass and garnish it with a strawberry. Slice a strawberry partway, from the bottom almost to the top. Slide it over the rim of the glass.
   
   
   • You can also use other garnishes as well, including mint leaves, paper cocktail umbrellas, or orange/lime slices.
   • For a fancier twist, add a swirl of whipped cream on top, and place a maraschino cherry on top.
6. Serve. If you'd like, you can pop a straw into the daiquiri.
   

[Edit]Making Variations

1. Make it using a strawberry daiquiri mix. If you have a pre-made mix at home, you can use it to make a virgin strawberry daiquiri. Simply follow the directions on the package, but omit the alcohol. If the package does not have instructions, try blending 4 ounces (120 milliliters) of the mix with 1 cup of ice. If the mixture is too thick, add 1 ounce (30 milliliters) of water, and blend again.^[2]
   
   • Makes enough for 1 serving.
2. Make a kid-friendly strawberry daiquiri. The virgin daiquiri recipe is alcohol free, but it might not be too sour for kids. Try mixing ¼ cup (55 grams) sugar, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, ¾ cup (180 milliliters) lemon-lime soda, 4 ice cubes, and 2 large strawberries in a blender. Pour it into a tall glass, and garnish it with a strawberry. The result will be a little sweeter and somewhat fizzy. This might make it more appealing for kids.^[3]
   
   • Makes enough for 1 serving.
3. Give it a tropical twist with some pineapple. Mix 14½ ounces (400 grams) of canned pineapple chunks, 12 ounces (350 grams) of frozen strawberries, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and the juice of 2 medium limes in a blender. Pulse until smooth, then pour into glasses. Garnish with a strawberry or pineapple chunk, and serve.^[4]
   
   • Makes enough for 2 servings.
4. Give it a fruity punch with orange juice. In a blender, combine 2 cups of ice, 1 cup (200 grams) of sliced strawberries, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Add the juice of 1 orange and 1 lime. Blend until smooth, then pour into glasses and serve.
   
5. Mix it with a blended pineapple drink to create a virgin lava flow. Prepare only half a strawberry daiquiri mixture and set it aside. In a blender, mix 3 ounces (90 milliliters) of unsweetened coconut cream, 3 ounces (90 milliliters) of pineapple juice, and a handful of ice. Pour the mixture over the top of the strawberry daiquiri. Garnish it with a large strawberry, and serve.^[5]
   
   
   • If you can't find any coconut cream, you can try using coconut milk instead. Coconut milk is a little thinner, so your lava flow will also be thinner.

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[Edit]Tips

• If the drink is too thin, add a few ice cubes and blend. You can also add a tablespoon of liquid (such as water, soda water, limeade, strawberry juice, etc).
• Try it with another type of fruit instead of strawberry, such as raspberry, peach, or mango. You may have to use less lime juice and more sugar in order to keep the balance of flavors just right.
• For a hint of flavor, add ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract.^[6]

[Edit]Things You'll Need

• Knife and cutting board
• Blender
• Cocktail glass
• Straw (optional)

[Edit]References

1. ↑ http://www.babycenter.com/0_pregnancy-safe-cocktail-recipes-virgin-strawberry-daiquiri_8656.bc
2. ↑ http://dailyscocktails.com/recipes/strawberry-daiquiri
3. ↑ http://www.drinksmixer.com/drinkk213j30.html
4. ↑ http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/virgin-daiquiri-recipe.html
5. ↑ http://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/strawberry-coconut-lava-flow/
6. ↑ http://www.food.com/recipe/virgin-strawberry-daiquiri-463970