Thirsty Thursday - Strawberry Daiquiri Punch

Thursday is my Friday !

And I say let's get this weekend started!

The hubs is not quite the lush I am , but he does like margaritas and daiquiris.

I received this recipe in an email today .

It's going to be super hot and humid here this weekend.

Plus we have loads of fresh strawberries from my mother-in-laws strawberry bed .

So this looked like the PERFECT cocktail to make at the Trailerhood II.

From recipe.com

6 cups fresh or frozen strawberries

6 oz. can frozen limeade

3/4 cup light rum

16 oz. lemon-lime soda

2 cups ice cubes

If using fresh strawberries, remove stems and caps. For frozen strawberries, thaw the berries after measuring; do not drain.                             

Place strawberries, half at a time, in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover; blend or process until smooth. Transfer blended berries to a large pitcher. Stir in limeade concentrate and light rum. Cover; chill until serving time.

Just before serving, stir in the lemon-lime carbonated beverage and the ice. If desired, garnish with whole berries. Makes 8 to 12 servings.

Make-Ahead Tip

Combine blended berries with concentrate and rum . Cover and chill up to 4 hours. Add carbonated beverage and ice just before serving.

 

There is also a non-alcoholic version too .

(not that I'll use it of course)

But I think this would also be nice for a summer bridal or baby shower.

All you do is substitute pineapple juice for the rum .

There  you have it !

 

Cheers !