Best 12 Lime Daiquiri Recipes

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## Dive into the Refreshing World of Lime Daiquiris: A Trio of Recipes for Every Occasion

Escape the mundane with a journey into the realm of classic cocktails, where the iconic Lime Daiquiri reigns supreme. This enticing libation, with its harmonious blend of tart lime, sweet sugar, and invigorating rum, has captured the hearts of cocktail enthusiasts for generations. Our carefully curated collection of three distinct Lime Daiquiri recipes promises an extraordinary taste adventure, catering to a range of preferences and occasions.

Embark on a journey of flavors with our first recipe, a tribute to the traditional Lime Daiquiri. We've meticulously balanced the tang of fresh lime juice with the smoothness of white rum, creating a timeless classic that embodies simplicity and elegance. Elevate your cocktail game with our second recipe, a tantalizing Strawberry Lime Daiquiri. This vibrant twist introduces the lusciousness of fresh strawberries, transforming the classic into a fruity sensation perfect for warm summer evenings. Craving a sophisticated variation? Our third recipe, the Hemingway Daiquiri, awaits you. Inspired by the legendary writer's penchant for bold flavors, this iteration adds the complexity of grapefruit juice and a hint of maraschino liqueur, resulting in a cocktail that's both refreshing and refined.

Whether you're seeking a timeless classic, a fruity twist, or a sophisticated variation, our trio of Lime Daiquiri recipes guarantees an unforgettable cocktail experience. Let the journey begin!

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH LIME DAIQUIRI



Fresh Lime Daiquiri image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     beverage

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups dark rum
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
2/3 cup sugar syrup (see note)

Steps:

  • Combine the rum, lime juice and syrup. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and fill two-thirds full with the cocktail mixture. Shake for 30 seconds and pour into frosted martini glasses. Serve ice cold.

STRAWBERRY-LIME DAIQUIRI



Strawberry-Lime Daiquiri image

Blogger Beth Dooley from Seasonal Appetites shares a favorite recipe.

Categories     Beverage

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 oz white rum or 2 tablespoons lemon juice for virgin cocktail
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup fresh or frozen sliced strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup crushed ice
Fresh whole strawberries
Lime slices

Steps:

  • In blender, place rum, lime juice, sliced strawberries, sugar and just enough crushed ice to cover. Cover blender; blend until pureed.
  • Pour evenly into 4 low-ball cocktail glasses or wide-mouth wine glasses. Garnish each with whole strawberry and lime slice.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MY FATHER'S LIME DAIQUIRI



My Father's Lime Daiquiri image

My father used to make this refreshing beverage since I can remember and...let me drink it! It is a favorite of everyone in my family and of every one who has tried it!

Provided by DWGONZALE

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 limes, juiced
½ cup white sugar
10 fluid ounces white rum
4 maraschino cherries
6 cups ice cubes

Steps:

  • In a blender combine lime juice, sugar and rum. Blend and add ice one cube at a time until mixture is thick and smooth. Pour into 4 glasses and garnish with maraschino cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 10.5 mg, Sugar 25 g

FRESH LIME DAIQUIRI



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This version of the famous Cuban Daiquiri uses fresh lime juice. Posted in response for a recipe request.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Beverages

Time 1m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 fluid ounces white rum
1 fluid ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 fluid ounce sugar syrup
lime peel (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Shake well with ice and strain into a cocktail glass or champagne flute.
  • Tie the peel into a knot, drop into the drink and serve immediately.
  • For a drier, version, omit the sugar syrup.

KEY LIME DAIQUIRI



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At the end of the 19th century, Americans discovered one of Cuba's secrets: a simple combination of rum, sugar, and lime that achieved fame as the daiquiri, named after the town of the same name.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces (1/4 cup) fresh key lime juice (from 8 to 10 Key limes; or regular lime juice from 2 to 3 limes)
2 ounces (1/4 cup) light rum
2 tablespoons simple syrup
1 cup ice
Half a key lime, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine lime juice, light rum, simple syrup, and ice in a cocktail shaker; shake well. Add more simple syrup to taste if desired. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with half a key lime.

KEY LIME DAIQUIRI PIE



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Categories     Egg

Number Of Ingredients 12

Pastry for single pie crust
2/3 C sugar
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 t salt
1/2 t lime zest
1/3 C lime juice
1/3 C water
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
6-8 drops green food coloring
1/4 C light rum
3 egg whites
1/3 C sugar

Steps:

  • Bake pie crust at 450 til golden, set aside and let cool. Combine 2/3 C sugar, gelatin, and salt. Stir in limejuice, water and yolks. Cook and stir over low heat til thickens slightly. Remove from heat, stir in zest, tint with food coloring. Cool slighly, stir in rum. Chill to consistency of corn syrup, stirring occasionally. Remove from refrigerator. Immediately beat egg whites til soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/3 C sugar, beating to stiff peaks. When gelatin is the consistency of unbeaten egg whites, fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Cihll til mixture mounds when spooned. Turn into baked pastry shell. Chill several hours or til set. cover, chill to serve.

STRAWBERRY-LIME DAIQUIRI POKE CAKE



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This impressive cake is an adult version of the beloved poke cake inspired by a refreshing summer drink!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
2 tablespoons grated lime peel
1 cup water
2/3 cup light rum
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
2 boxes (4-serving size each) strawberry- or strawberry Daiquiri-flavored gelatin
2 1/2 cups Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting (from 2 containers)
Strawberries and lime slices, if desired

Steps:

  • Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for two 8-inch round pans, adding grated lime peel to batter. Remove from pan to cooling rack; cool completely, about 1 hour. Wash and dry cake pans.
  • Return cooled cake layers to clean 8-inch round pans. With thin stirring straw, toothpick or skewer, pierce cakes at 1/2-inch intervals.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in rum, lime juice and gelatin. Stir until completely dissolved. Spoon half of gelatin mixture over each cake. Refrigerate 1 to 3 hours to allow gelatin to set in cakes.
  • To remove cakes from pans, dip pans in warm water 10 seconds. Unmold 1 cake onto serving platter; spread about 1 cup frosting on top of cake. Unmold second cake; carefully place on first cake on platter.
  • Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Garnish with strawberries and lime. Loosely cover and refrigerate any remaining cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 52 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

KEY LIME DAIQUIRI POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Key Lime Daiquiri Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons rum
1 tablespoon grated key lime zest
2 teaspoons key lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons key lime juice
3 tablespoons rum

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Mix together the flour and baking powder.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter, shortening, and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  • Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of rum, key lime zest, 2 teaspoons key lime juice, vanilla and lemon juice.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until tests done.
  • Allow to cool in pan 10 minutes.
  • Turn it out onto wire rack.
  • While warm, prick top of cake with toothpick.
  • Pour Key Lime Daiquiri Glaze over the warm cake.
  • Cool completely.
  • To make Glaze: In small saucepan, combine ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup butter and 2 tablespoons key lime juice.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Continue boiling, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons rum.

LIME DAIQUIRI



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A simple Daiquiri recipe. You may omit rum to make a virgin equivalent, or change to another fruit concentrate.

Provided by Joey

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup ice
1 cup light rum
½ (6 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
1 cup carbonated water

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine ice, rum, limeade concentrate and carbonated water. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 4.1 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

KEY LIME DAIQUIRI POUND CAKE



Key Lime Daiquiri Pound Cake image

Key lime juice and rum are baked in the cake, which is then glazed with more lime juice and rum!

Provided by Christiane Potts

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter
½ cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons rum
1 tablespoon grated key lime zest
2 teaspoons key lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons key lime juice
3 tablespoons rum

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Mix together the flour and baking powder.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup shortening and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in 2 tablespoons rum, key lime zest, 2 teaspoons key lime juice, vanilla extract and lemon juice.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn it out onto wire rack. While warm, prick top of cake with toothpick. Pour Key Lime Daiquiri Glaze over warm cake. Cool completely.
  • To make Key Lime Daiquiri Glaze: In small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 2 tablespoons key lime juice. Bring to boil. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons rum.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 97.5 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 142.1 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

FROZEN LIME DAIQUIRI



Frozen Lime Daiquiri image

Make and share this Frozen Lime Daiquiri recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 ounces light rum
3 ounces lime juice
1/2 ounce lime cordial (Rose's lime cordial)
1/2 ounce simple syrup (#26987 or #126112)
1 cup ice, crushed
1 lime wedge, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the first 6 ingredients to a blender; blend the mixture until it is smooth.
  • Pour mixture into a hurricane glass and garnish with lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 7, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 0.4

FROZEN LIME DAIQUIRI



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You can make this a banana daiquiri simply by adding a banana!

Provided by Bea Gassman

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
12 fluid ounces rum
1 tray ice cubes

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine limeade concentrate, rum and ice cubes. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 43.7 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lime juice. Bottled or store-bought lime juice can be used, but it will not taste as good.
  • If you don't have simple syrup, you can make your own by dissolving 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, then let it cool before using.
  • If you don't have a cocktail shaker, you can use a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Just be sure to shake the jar vigorously for at least 10 seconds.
  • Garnish your daiquiri with a lime wedge or a maraschino cherry. This will add a pop of color and flavor to your drink.

Conclusion:

The daiquiri is a classic cocktail that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by everyone. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a refreshing and delicious drink that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a refreshing cocktail, give the daiquiri a try. You won't be disappointed.

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