Fresh mint joins light rum, lime juice, and sugar in the Frozen Mint Daiquiri, the leaves blended with crushed ice until the drink reaches a uniform slush. The herb introduces a cooling, aromatic dimension to the tart-sweet rum base, sharpening the cocktail's refreshment in warm weather. Blended briefly at low speed and poured into an old-fashioned glass, it is served in its frozen form without straining. At around 7 percent alcohol by volume, it is a gentle variation on the Daiquiri that depends on the contrast between the mint's brightness and the lime's acidity.
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Frozen Mint Daiquiri
Ingredientes
- Light rum 2 oz
- Lime juice 1 tblsp
- Mint 6
- Sugar 1 tsp
Instruções
Combine all ingredients with 1 cup of crushed ice in an electric blender. Blend at a low speed for a short length of time. Pour into an old-fashioned glass and serve.
O Frozen Mint Daiquiri é uma variação batida do clássico Daiquiri que incorpora folhas frescas de hortelã junto com rum branco, suco de lima e açúcar misturados com gelo moído. A hortelã adiciona uma dimensão refrescante e aromática ao coquetel agridoce de rum, tornando-o especialmente refrescante em climas quentes. A bebida é servida em um copo old-fashioned em sua forma slushy e batida.
History & Origins
The Daiquiri's roots trace to late 19th-century Cuba, where light rum, lime, and sugar were combined into the foundational recipe. The frozen mint variation follows the tradition of herb-enhanced Daiquiris popularized at La Floridita in Havana in the 1930s under Constantino Ribalaigua Vert. The specific frozen-mint combination draws on the same mint-rum affinity that defines the Mojito.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: fresh spearmint and bright lime zest with light rum in the background. Palate: icy, tart, and refreshing with mint's cooling sensation complementing the rum's subtle sweetness and the lime's acidity. Finish: clean and minty with a lingering lime tartness and a cool, refreshing fade.
Pro Tip
Add the mint leaves directly to the blender with the other ingredients and blend briefly — a few seconds ensures even distribution without turning the drink brown from over-processing the mint.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What goes into a Frozen Mint Daiquiri?
A Frozen Mint Daiquiri is a blended variation of the classic Daiquiri, combining white rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and a generous handful of fresh mint leaves. All ingredients are blended with ice until smooth, producing a slushy, pale green cocktail that bridges the flavors of the Daiquiri and the Mojito families.
How does the Frozen Mint Daiquiri differ from a Mojito?
While both drinks share rum, lime, and fresh mint, the key differences lie in technique and texture. The Mojito is built in a glass with muddled mint and club soda, giving it a textured, effervescent character, whereas the Frozen Mint Daiquiri blends everything with ice to create a smooth, frosty slush without carbonation. The Frozen Mint Daiquiri is also typically sweeter and more concentrated in flavor.
What rum works best in a Frozen Mint Daiquiri?
A light or silver white rum is the traditional choice, as its clean, subtle sweetness allows the mint and lime to remain the dominant flavors. Agricole-style rums add grassy complexity, while aged rums can introduce caramel or vanilla notes that complement the mint. Avoid heavily spiced rums, which can overwhelm the delicate herbal character of the drink.
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