Strawberry Daiquiri Punch Bowl (Printable Version)

Vibrant strawberry and lime punch bowl with rum and sparkling soda for easy, refreshing gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 lime, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup frozen strawberries

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup white rum
05 - 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
06 - 1/2 cup simple syrup
07 - 2 cups club soda, chilled
08 - 2 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda, chilled

→ Garnish

09 - Fresh mint sprigs
10 - Extra lime wheels
11 - Whole strawberries

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large punch bowl, combine the fresh strawberries and lime slices.
02 - Add the white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir to combine.
03 - Gently add the club soda and sparkling water (or lemon-lime soda), stirring lightly to mix.
04 - Add the frozen strawberries to keep the punch cold without watering it down.
05 - Garnish with fresh mint, additional lime wheels, and whole strawberries as desired.
06 - Serve immediately over ice.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks showstopping but takes barely 15 minutes, so you can actually enjoy your gathering instead of hiding in the kitchen.
  • Fresh strawberries and lime juice make it taste genuinely homemade in a way that bottled mixes never could.
  • The frozen strawberries do double duty—they chill everything naturally without diluting the flavor as regular ice would.
02 -
  • The frozen strawberries are essential—regular ice will water down your punch within 30 minutes and ruin the careful balance of flavors you've just created.
  • Make your simple syrup ahead of time and let it cool completely, because adding hot syrup to cold ingredients is both unpleasant and ineffective.
03 -
  • Chill your punch bowl and serving glasses before you start—this simple step keeps everything properly cold for longer without requiring as many frozen strawberries.
  • Fresh lime juice makes a visible and tasting difference, so don't even think about the bottled version, and squeeze the limes yourself rather than asking the store to do it.
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