What Is a Frozen Daiquiri Mix?

frozen strawberry daiquiri in a hurricane glass with lime wheel garnish

A frozen daiquiri mix is a convenient blend designed to help you craft frozen daiquiris—the slushy, tangy, and refreshing rum-based cocktails—without fussing over proportions or fresh fruit prep every time. These ready-made mixes can be found as liquid concentrates or powdered blends and are meant to be combined with rum and ice for a quick, consistent drink.

What’s Inside a Ready-Made Frozen Daiquiri Mix?

Commercial daiquiri mixes are carefully formulated for long shelf life and versatility. Here’s what you’ll typically find in a store-bought mix:

Sugar or high-fructose corn syrup for sweetness
Citric acid or lime juice concentrate for tartness
Natural or artificial flavors (commonly strawberry, lime, mango, or tropical blends)
Coloring agents (to give that familiar bright hue)
Stabilizers or preservatives (to maintain texture and shelf life)

These mixes are not alcoholic, so you’ll need to add your own white rum and ice. The advantage is speed—just pour, blend, and serve perfect daiquiris for crowds or quick cocktails.

How to Use Frozen Daiquiri Mix: Quick Blending Tips

Pour the recommended amount of mix into a blender (often 120 ml per serving, but always check your mix’s label).
Add 45–60 ml white rum per cocktail for proper strength.
Add 180 ml crushed ice to achieve the perfect slushy texture.
Blend until smooth and serve in your preferred glassware.

To make a pitcher for a party, just scale up all quantities and blend in batches if needed. Frozen daiquiri mix also works for mocktails—just omit the rum and add a splash of soda or water.

Homemade Frozen Daiquiri Mix Recipe (Lime or Strawberry)

Making your own mix lets you skip artificial flavors and dial in the balance of sweet and tart to taste. Two classic options follow: a basic lime mix and a strawberry daiquiri mix for fruity fans.

Homemade Lime Frozen Daiquiri Mix

120 ml fresh lime juice
90 ml sugar syrup (simple syrup, 1:1 sugar to water)
Zest of 1 lime
Pinch of salt (about 0.5 ml)

Combine all ingredients in a jar, shake or stir well.
Will keep refrigerated for up to a week. For each daiquiri, use 45 ml mix per drink.

homemade lime daiquiri mix in glass jar with fresh limes beside

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Mix Recipe

240 ml ripe strawberries (hulled, fresh or thawed from frozen)
120 ml sugar syrup
60 ml fresh lime juice
Pinch of salt (0.5 ml)

Blend all ingredients until very smooth.
Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 2 days (stir if the mix separates).
For each drink: blend 60 ml mix with 45 ml white rum and 180 ml ice until perfectly slushy.

strawberry daiquiri mix in a glass bowl with fresh strawberries

Tips for Better Frozen Daiquiris at Home

Use cracked or crushed ice for a smoother, less watery texture.
Quality white rum lifts the drink; avoid overly sweet or harsh brands.
Adjust the homemade mix: more lime for tartness, more syrup for sweetness.
Garnish boldly: lime wheels, strawberry halves, or even a sprig of mint.

Whether you go for a ready-to-use frozen daiquiri mix or craft your own at home, balancing the sweet, tart, and icy factors is the real key to making crowd-pleasing frozen daiquiris with reliable, bright flavor every time.