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Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri

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By: Shinee Published: 6/22/2022Updated: 6/22/2022

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This frozen watermelon daiquiri is simple, delicious and beyond refreshing! With only 4 ingredients, you can enjoy this frozen cocktail to combat the heat all summer long.

A glass of frozen watermelon daiquiri garnished with a slice of lime.

Table of Contents

  • What is daiquiri?
  • Why you’ll love this recipe:
  • Ingredient Notes
  • How to make this frozen drink:
  • FAQs:
  • More Summer Drinks:
  • Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri

What is daiquiri?

Classic daiquiri is a rum cocktail mixed with lime juice and sugar originated in Cuba. In 1920s, the original daiquiri was mixed with shaved ice, thus the frozen daiquiri was born!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

Nothing is more refreshing than a chilled watermelon on a hot day. Take it a step further… Freeze watermelon chunks to create the most refreshing and fun drink to serve at your next dinner party on the patio.

With a beautiful balance of sweet and sour, this summer cocktail will please everyone’s palate.

Ingredient Notes

  • Watermelon – Pick a perfect watermelon like a pro. And be sure to choose seedless watermelon!
  • Lime juice – As always, I highly recommend juicing fresh limes, because nothing beats freshly squeezed lime juice!!! I promise, you’ll taste the difference!
  • Simple syrup – It’s so easy to make simple syrup. It can be made in advance and refrigerated for weeks! Adjust the amount of simple syrup to your taste.
  • Rum – You’ll need light rum to make this daiquiri, and I recommend a premium rum for the best taste. You may omit the rum to make a virgin daiquiri!
Watermelon daiquiri ingredients.

How to make this frozen drink:

  1. Cut a watermelon into cubes and arrange the chunks on a baking sheet in one layer.
  2. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
  3. Juice 2-3 limes.
  4. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Step by step photos of making a frozen watermelon daiquiri.

Tip

You can freeze watermelon chunks days in advance. Simply transfer the frozen watermelon chunks into a freezer bag to prevent freezer burn.

2 glasses of frozen watermelon daiquiri garnished with slice of lime and watermelon star.

FAQs:

What is frozen daiquiri made of?

Frozen daiquiri is typically made of light rum, lime juice, sugar and shave ice, or frozen fruits.

What alcohol is good for daiquiri?

Daiquiri is made with rum, specifically White Cuban rum or light rum. Avoid gold rum or dark rum!

What is the difference between daiquiri and margarita?

Margarita is made with tequila, whereas daiquiri is made with rum.

More Summer Drinks:

Thirsty for more fun summer drinks? You won’t be disappointed with any or all of the following summer cocktails!

  • Sparkling Fruit Slushies – Kids’ favorite!
  • Frozen Beer Margarita is always a huge hit!
  • Can’t go wrong with a Frozen Pineapple Margarita.
  • Dreamy Pina Colada leaves everyone happy!
A glass of frozen watermelon daiquiri garnished with a slice of lime.

Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri

This frozen watermelon daiquiri is simple, delicious and beyond refreshing! With only 4 ingredients, you can enjoy this frozen cocktail to combat the heat all summer long.
5 from 4 votes
serves: 4 servings
Total : 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups watermelon chunks frozen Note 1
  • 6 tablespoons lime juice from 2-3 limes
  • ¾ cup light rum Note 2
  • 2-4 tablespoons simple syrup Note 3
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • Place frozen watermelon chunks, lime juice, rum and 2 tablespoons of simple syrup in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Taste and add more simple syrup, if needed.
  • For virgin daiquiri, substitute 3/4 cup of water for rum.

Tips & Notes:

Note 1: Choose a seedless watermelon. To freeze, cut a watermelon into cubes and arrange the chunks in one layer on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper or silicone mat. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight. Transfer the frozen watermelon chunks into a freeze bag to prevent freezer burn.
Note 2: You’ll need light rum to make this daiquiri, and I recommend a premium rum for the best taste. You may omit the rum to make a virgin daiquiri!
Note 3: You’ll need 1:1 water to sugar ratio to make simple syrup. For example, 1 cup water + 1 cup sugar. Bring water to a boil and then stir in sugar until dissolved. Cool completely and store in the fridge.
Storing Tips:
– You may freeze leftover daiquiri in ice cube trays, so it’s easy to blend it again for serving later.
– You can also make popsicles with frozen daiquiri!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates: 26g (9%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat: 0.04g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g Sodium: 9mg Potassium: 289mg (8%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 22g (24%) Vitamin A: 1309IU (26%) Vitamin C: 25mg (30%) Calcium: 20mg (2%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Drinks
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
A glass of frozen watermelon daiquiri garnished with a slice of lime.
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This recipe was originally published on July 25th, 2014.

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  1. Vicki Sibin says

    Posted on 20 July 2017 at 1:55 am

    5 stars
    Beautiful! Easy and delicious. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 20 July 2017 at 11:16 am

      So happy to read your feedback, Vicki! Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Maddie says

    Posted on 27 October 2014 at 2:27 am

    Hi,
    Just wondering how big the serving size is?
    Looking for a watermelon daiquiri recipe that i can make 10L of for a birthday this weekend (i have a large dispenser)

    thanks,
    Maddie

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 27 October 2014 at 8:40 am

      Hi, Maddie! This recipe will make a little over 1L. Hope it helps.

      Reply
  3. Matt Robinson says

    Posted on 25 July 2014 at 10:30 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy and so perfectly refreshing for summer, love this one!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 26 July 2014 at 9:38 am

      Thank you, Matt!

      Reply
  4. tsatsaa says

    Posted on 25 July 2014 at 9:19 am

    Hey shinee egchee. Sain yvj hursenuuu. Bi haaya blogiig chin shalgadagshuu hehe. Shan amrarai. Mgl goy bgaa bhaa odooo.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 25 July 2014 at 7:39 pm

      Hey, Tsatsaa, wain yavj irlee. Bayarlalaa! Blog maani taalagdaj bgaa gej naidaj bn. 🙂

      Reply

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