When someone says the word Daiquiri, the frozen version of the famous drink is what usually comes to mind.
“This frozen Daiquiri, so well beaten as it is, looks like the sea where the wave falls away from the bow of a ship when she is doing thirty knots.”
Writer and iconic drinker, Ernest Hemingway, once described his favorite libation with these descriptive words. He loved the Frozen Daiquiri so much that legend tells of the time he once consumed 15 of them in a row. And his favorite bar in Cuba is also where this popular version of the cocktail came to be.
Bartender Constantino Ribalaigua Vert was the owner of the famed El Floridita in Havana, Cuba. In the 1930s, with advancements in refrigeration technology, Constante (as he was known) started to make his Daiquiris using a combination of shaved ice and an electric blender. He took Jennings Cox’s original sweet-and-sour creation and made a cold, slushie-textured cocktail that soon became Poppa Hemingway’s favorite.
As time marched on, more convenient kitchen appliances made their way into the homes of middle America, including the blender. Soon to follow was the Frozen Daiquiri. Easy to make, and with the exotic endorsement of Hemingway behind it, the cocktail soon became a pool and beachside staple during the summer months. Premade mixes were sold at stores and even vending machines served out different flavored versions by the gallon.
What is the best rum to use in a Frozen Daiquiri?
With its tasty blend of sour and sweet, I find that using a nice and bright white rum does the job best. Sitting perfectly between the sweetness of the sugar and the tartness of the lime, a mid-to-top shelf white (or silver) rum will add just the right tropical notes to transport you to any warm, seaside locale your imagination desires. Or it just might inspire you to finally book that island vacation!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces light rum
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1 cup crushed ice
- Lime wheel for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Pour the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup into a blender.
- Add the crushed ice, then cover the blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour into a glass, garnish with a lime wheel if you like, and enjoy!
Nutrition
What kind of glassware and garnish are used?
You can go for the classy and elegant look by serving your Daiquiri in a margarita glass or cocktail coupe. For a more beachside vibe, a hurricane glass will do the trick, and don’t forget the little umbrella! Whichever type of glassware you go for, a lime wheel is the perfect tart topper.
What is the simplest way to change the flavor?
When blending your cocktail together, you can add any type of fruit you desire. Strawberries, bananas, mangos, peaches… just about anything you think might taste good in your Frozen Daiquiri, blend it up with the rest of the ingredients. Play around with different combinations and find your flavor!
Similar cocktails to the Frozen Daiquiri
Ready for more summertime goodness anytime of the year? Twist and Toast keeps the vacation going all year long with a number of our fabulous cocktails.
- Classic Daiquiri – The original drink that started it all, the Classic Daiquiri! Try it out and you’ll have a new favorite!
- Lava Flow – Explore the volcanic Hawaiian roots of this frozen favorite. If you loved the Frozen Daiquiri, definitely check out the Lava Flow!
- Piña Colada on the Rocks – The shaken version of this summer classic will have you asking for a second round.
- Frozen Margarita – Another warm-weather mainstay gets the frozen treatment in this popular version of the cocktail.
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