The Simple Syrup recipe makes enough for three batches of strawberry daiquiris or two batches of the blueberry or raspberry variation. The syrup is also handy for sweetening iced tea.
Cooking Light JUNE 2008
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl, and discard solids. Combine strawberry mixture, 3 cups crushed ice, rum, and lime juice in blender, and process until smooth.
Blueberry Daiquiri variation: Substitute 1 cup blueberries for strawberries. Increase Simple Syrup to 3/4 cup. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup).
CALORIES 140 (1% from fat); FAT 0.1g (sat 0g, mono 0g, poly 0g); PROTEIN 0.2g; CARB 25.3g; FIBER 0.6g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 0.1mg; SODIUM 1mg; CALC 4mg
Raspberry Daiquiri variation: Substitute 1 (6-ounce) container raspberries for strawberries. Increase Simple Syrup to 3/4 cup. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup).
CALORIES 141 (1% from fat); FAT 0.2g (sat 0g, mono 0g, poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 0.4g; CARB 25.1g; FIBER 0.6g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 0.2mg; SODIUM 1mg; CALC 9mg
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