Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri From Yacht Club

Recipe: McLain Hedges , Yacht Club , Denver

Photo: Shawn Campbell

April 18, 2022

A blended drink bursting with strawberries.

This frozen Strawberry Daiquiri from Denver’s Yacht Club layers on fresh berry flavors with a strawberry purée and strawberry syrup.

Ingredients

1 1/4 oz. aged rum (Yacht Club uses Appleton Estate Signature Blend)
3/4 oz. 10-year Verdelho or Sercial Madeira (Yacht Club uses H&H)
2 oz. strawberry cordial
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
Pinch of kosher salt
1 cup crushed ice

Tools:blender, citrus peeler, pot, fine strainer
Glass:Collins
Garnish:mint sprig

Preparation

Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend on high for 15 seconds, or until thoroughly blended.

Strawberry SyrupCombine 500g of sugar to 500g of fresh strawberries and 100g of lemon peel. Allow to macerate for 6 to 12 hours. Add to a pot over medium heat with 250g of water, then allow to simmer for 30 minutes. Add 250g of ice to chill. Fine strain and refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Strawberry CordialBlend together 500g of strawberry purée to 500g of the strawberry syrup. Keeps refrigerated for up to 1 week.