Strawberry Pineapple Daiquiri Frozen Drink Recipe

Frozen strawberry daiquiris are great summer cocktails. Step it up a notch by adding pineapple flavor to a quick & easy homemade daiquiri.

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Last week I promised the recipe for the delicious Strawberry Pineapple Daiquiri that Justin and I made with our Grilled Chicken, so here it is! Strawberry daiquiris have always been one of my favorite drinks, whether alcoholic or not.

No matter what I’m drinking, I always like it to be fruity drinks made with rum. I never remember the names of the drinks, but those are my requests. When I was in college, we would go to a place in Downtown Orlando called Chillers. It was a bar with a wall of slushie machines, and all of the drinks were frozen. I could get a frozen classic daiquiri or almost any other frozen drink. 

Since the boys stayed the night at Justin’s parent’s house, we decided to try making our own homemade strawberry daiquiri recipe. I’ve only ever made it with a mix before. So we started throwing a few things together to see what we could make.

Initially, we were going for a regular strawberry daiquiri using frozen and fresh berries with a few other things, and of course, rum. I tried a sip, and it was pretty good, but still needed a bit more flavor. I also wanted a sweeter drink. So I decided to add some pineapple juice and that made the drink delicious. So now, we have our recipe for a Strawberry Pineapple Daiquiri. 

How to Sugar Rim the Cocktail Glass

If you want to go the extra step and add a sugar rim to your serving glass, that’s pretty easy to do. Start by filling a shallow bowl with about 1/2 cup of white sugar. Fill another with a small amount of water. Dip the edge of the cocktail glasses in the water then into the sugar, spinning to make sure it coats all of the rim of the glass. It takes a couple of tries to get this right, but once you have the hang of it you can prepare them quickly. 

What Kind of Daiquiri is this?

If you’ve only met daiquiris as a slushy, you’re not alone! The classic Cuban daiquiri is actually shaken with ice and served up in a coupe—just rum, lime, and sugar. This recipe is a frozen, fruit-forward riff that blends strawberry and pineapple for a sunny, pool-day vibe. Prefer a classic texture? I include a quick shaken variation below so you can choose the style you love.

Rum Choices that Actually Matter

You can make a great strawberry-pineapple daiquiri with any light rum, but different bottles shift the flavor a lot. A clean, light rum keeps the drink bright and refreshing. Coconut-style rums dial up tropical dessert vibes. Pineapple-infused rums add depth without extra sweetness and mimic a pro “split-base” approach bartenders use. If you like a rounder finish, blend one part lightly aged rum with one part pineapple-flavored rum to echo craft-bar builds while keeping the recipe easy at home.

Fresh vs. Frozen Fruit and the Easiest Swaps

Frozen strawberries are consistent and help with texture; fresh berries taste amazing in peak season. If using fresh strawberries, add 1 cup ice to achieve that frosty sip. For pineapple, you can use chunks, 100% pineapple juice, or even a quick pineapple simple syrup—choose chunks for body, juice for a silkier blend, and syrup if your berries are tart and need sweetness. Start with less sugar and blend, then adjust to taste so the fruit stays front and center.

How to Avoid a Watery or Foamy Blend

Start with frozen fruit on the bottom of the blender, liquids on top, then pulse before blending on high. This pulls the liquid down and prevents cavitation (that annoying vortex that won’t actually blend). If the mix looks thin, add a handful of frozen pineapple or a few ice cubes; if it’s too thick, splash in pineapple juice until the blades move freely. Pour immediately into chilled glasses to keep the texture creamy instead of icy.

Shaken (Non-Frozen) Variation

For a bar-style version that’s bright and silky, muddle one ripe strawberry with simple syrup in a shaker, add rum and fresh lime juice, shake hard with ice for 8–10 seconds, and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a strawberry half. This brings out the perfumy berry notes without adding dilution from a blender.

Make it a Mocktail

For a family-friendly pitcher, replace the rum with pineapple juice or coconut water and add a drop or two of rum-free vanilla extract for warmth. Blend with frozen strawberries and pineapple until smooth. Serve in chilled glasses and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime to brighten the flavors.

Miami Vice Swirl Option

Want that beach-bar look? Blend a quick piña colada base (pineapple juice, cream of coconut, ice) and a strawberry daiquiri base separately. Pour them in layers for the classic red-and-white Miami Vice effect. It’s a fun party trick and perfect for photos.

Glassware, Garnish, and Serving Tips

For frozen versions, hurricane or stemless wine glasses hold the chill and show off the color. For shaken versions, use a coupe. Garnish with a pineapple wedge or a halved strawberry. A tiny pinch of sea salt on top wakes up the fruit and balances the sweetness without making the drink taste salty.

Sweetness and Acidity Dial-In

Strawberries and pineapples vary in sugar and acidity. After the first blend, taste and adjust in this order: a squeeze of lime if it’s flat, a small spoon of simple syrup if it’s too tart, and a splash of pineapple juice if it needs aroma without extra sugar. Making micro-adjustments is how bartenders nail balance every time.

Batching for a Crowd

To serve 6–8, blend in two batches so you don’t overfill the jar. Keep the first batch in the freezer while you make the second, then stir together before pouring. For a shaken party version, pre-mix the rum, simple syrup, and lime in a pitcher, keep it chilled, and shake individual servings with a muddled strawberry for fresh aroma in each glass.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Light rum can be swapped for coconut rum for a sweeter, dessert-like profile. If you’re out of simple syrup, blend in 1–2 teaspoons of superfine sugar per serving. No pineapple chunks? Use 100% pineapple juice and a cup of ice. Avoid heavy syrups from canned fruit—100% juice tastes cleaner and keeps the drink from cloying.

Troubleshooting Guide

If your drink separates after a few minutes, give it a quick pulse back in the blender or stir with a bar spoon to recombine. If it tastes “dull,” it usually needs acidity—add a squeeze of lime. If it tastes “harsh,” you may need a touch more sugar or pineapple to round the edges.

Shoppable Bar Tools and Blender Tips

You don’t need a pro bar to get restaurant results. A reliable blender, a jigger or measuring cup, and a fine strainer (for the shaken version) do the heavy lifting. Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before pouring so the drink stays frosty longer. If your blender struggles, let the frozen fruit sit with the liquids for 2–3 minutes to soften before blending.

Strawberry Pineapple Daiquiri FAQ

Strawberry Pineapple Daiquiri Step by Step

Ingredients

• 3 cups strawberries (frozen)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup white rum
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup water

The ingredients are pretty simple and can be found at most grocery stores. Just check restrictions for purchasing the rum as some locations don’t sell at certain times or specific days of the week. 

While I used frozen strawberries, you can also use fresh ingredients as long as you add enough ice cubes to the blender and lower the amount of water. You can also use the juice from cutting a fresh pineapple in your frozen daiquiris. 

I also opted for light rum because that’s my preference, but you can also use dark rum or aged rum. If you want a more tropical drink, coconut rum is a great option to give it a bit of a piña colada taste. I’m also a lightweight and can add very little alcohol before I start to feel it. If you want a stronger drink add a bit more rum to the mixture. Just make sure it isn’t too much that it overpowers the fruity flavor. 

Preparation

Using frozen strawberries makes the drink thick and gives it the same texture as a frozen mixed drink. We threw a few fresh strawberries in since they have more flavor than the frozen ones. Place the strawberries in the pitcher of a blender. 

Add the sugar, lime juice, rum, and pineapple simple syrup. Fill it with the water and blend the drink.

After blending, if your drink is too thin, add a few more frozen berries or a few cubes of ice and blend again. If it’s too thick, add a bit more water or pineapple juice. Blend again until you have the consistency desired.

Strawberry Pineapple Daiquiri Leftovers

Storage: Store leftover daiquiri in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Make sure to either stir or blend again before serving. 

Recipe

Strawberry Pineapple Daiquiri

Frozen strawberry daiquiris are great summer cocktails. Step it up a notch by adding pineapple flavor to a quick & easy homemade daiquiri.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Course:

Drinks

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

alcoholic

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dairy free

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gluten free

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pineapple

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strawberry

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summer

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vegan

Dietary Needs:

Dairy-Free

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Egg-Free

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Nut-Free

Servings: 2 servings

5 from 8 votes

Ingredients

• 3 cups strawberries (frozen)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 cup white rum
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup water

Recommended Equipment

• Blender

Instructions

• Place the strawberries in the pitcher of a blender
• Add the sugar, lime juice, rum, and pineapple juice
• Fill it with water and blend the drink
• Garnish with strawberries and pineapple wedges if desired

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Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Pineapple Daiquiri

Amount Per Serving (1 drink)

Calories 758 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 107mg4%

Potassium 437mg12%

Carbohydrates 165g55%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 158g176%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 25IU1%

Vitamin C 131.5mg159%

Calcium 56mg6%

Iron 6.9mg38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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