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.
How to Make It
Step 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.
Step 2
Blueberry Daiquiri variation: Substitute 1 cup blueberries for strawberries. Increase Simple Syrup to 3/4 cup. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup).
Step 3
CALORIES 140 (1% from fat); FAT 1g (sat 0g, mono 0g, poly 0g); PROTEIN 2g; CARB 3g; FIBER 6g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 1mg; SODIUM 1mg; CALC 4mg
Step 4
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).
Step 5
CALORIES 141 (1% from fat); FAT 2g (sat 0g, mono 0g, poly 1g); PROTEIN 4g; CARB 1g; FIBER 6g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 2mg; SODIUM 1mg; CALC 9mg
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