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Frozen Mint Daiquiri

Frozen Mint Daiquiri is a cocktail made with Light Rum, Lime Juice, Mint, and Sugar. The listed recipe is built and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic32.8% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

156 kcalCalories
32.8%ABV
4.4gSugar
5.4gCarbs
1.46Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateblended drink

Why: 4 ingredients, blended drink, requires blender

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

Tools:Blender

How to Make It

  1. Combine all ingredients with 1 cup of crushed ice in an electric blender.Blended
  2. Blend at a low speed for a short length of time.Blended
  3. Pour into an old-fashioned glass and serve.Pour

How to Serve

Glass
Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Crushed ice
Method
Blended
Served Chilled

Taste

What does Frozen Mint Daiquiri taste like?

Frozen Mint Daiquiri is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

SweetCitrus

Supporting notes

VanillaMintTartHerbal

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Bright and citrusy
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

Variations

Easy ways to adjust Frozen Mint Daiquiri

For a sharper version, increase the citrus slightly. For a rounder version, add a touch more sweetener or use a richer base ingredient, but avoid hiding the fresh acidity.

When to choose it

How to decide if Frozen Mint Daiquiri is right for you

Frozen Mint Daiquiri is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 18.6% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Frozen Mint Daiquiri if...

Skip Frozen Mint Daiquiri if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Light Rum2 oz

Aged RumKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners only if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes
Aged rum can replace light rum when a fuller, oakier variation is acceptable.
Dark RumWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners if the result becomes too heavy.
What changes
Dark rum can replace light rum when a deeper, heavier rum profile is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Mint6

Fresh Mint LeavesGood swap
How much to use
Use a similar amount and gently clap or muddle depending on the recipe.
What changes
Fresh mint leaves are usually a close substitute for mint.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Sugar1 tsp

Simple SyrupWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use about 1/4 oz simple syrup per teaspoon of sugar as a starting point.
What changes
Simple syrup can replace sugar, but it also adds water and dissolves more easily.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Frozen Mint Daiquiri at home?
Yes. The Frozen Mint Daiquiri uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.