Cooking Lesson #1157: Valentine’s Day Strawberry-Vanilla Daiquiris

…from the Perspectives’ Happy Hour Bar

How you doin’? Today is Friday the 13th! OOOOOO!!!! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to celebrate with a fabulous cocktail that helps us roll into tomorrow—Valentine’s Day. There’s just nothing better than capping off the week with a really great drink. And in the Valentine spirit, it’s the best time for something icy-creamy-cold, fruity and lovingly wonderful!
 
Most weekend brunches, you’ll find us on our patio with one of my best drink recipes. It’s not a classic margarita or even a frozen mango margarita. Sometimes we even enjoy a frozen sangria slushie. You really can’t go wrong with any of these options.
 
But lately, the strawberries have just been so amazingly sweet. I keep popping them in my mouth and right now, that craving extends all the way into what I’m drinking. So that brings us to today’s recipe! Valentine’s Day Strawberry-Vanilla Daiquiris.
 
Strawberry Daiquiris are the perfect Valentine’s cocktail. They have a vibrant color, and they’re a little sweet, a little tangy, and super refreshing. You’ll feel the sweet warmth of rum at the back of your throat, and freshly squeezed lime juice gives it a nice tangy quality. They’re a snap to make with just a few simple ingredients. So, grab your blender and mix up a big pitcher! Love you all!
 
Prep time:  7 minutes
Yield:  4 cocktails
 
Ingredients 
6 ounces white rum
4 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 cups strawberries
2 large scoops ice vanilla ice cream
 
Directions

1. Place the rum, lime juice, sugar and strawberries in the blender and puree until smooth.
2. Add the ice cream and blend until thoroughly mixed and creamy.
3. Garnish glasses with a lime wheel or a split strawberry and a sippy straw.

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ChefSecret: I also love using frozen strawberries in cocktails because it makes them thicker and colder. It’s almost like a smoothie! Frozen strawberries give a strawberry daiquiri recipe the most incredible flavor!
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Quip of the Day:  Q. What's pink, oinks and shoots arrows on Valentine's Day?   A. Cu-pig!
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