Frozen Strawberry Banana Rum Cocktail – Strawberry, Berry Schnapps & Overproof Rum

This frozen strawberry banana rum cocktail is a fruity blended drink with an assertive rum backbone. Strawberries supply fresh berry flavor, banana adds body, sour mix keeps the sweetness in check, and a small amount of overproof rum adds intensity. Blend until slushy and serve immediately in a chilled hurricane glass.

What You'll Need

• Light rum: Clean rum base; white rum works.
• Overproof rum: Concentrated rum accent; use cautiously and keep the measure small.
• Berry schnapps: Intensifies berry sweetness; another berry liqueur changes the flavor but can work.
• Sour mix: Sweet-tart counterbalance; fresh lemon or lime with syrup is an alternative.
• Strawberries: Fresh berry flavor and color; thawed frozen berries also work.
• Banana: Creamy texture; use ripe fruit.
• Equipment: Blender, knife, jigger and hurricane glass.

The Fruit Does the Heavy Lifting

Unlike an ordinary strawberry daiquiri, banana makes the texture thicker and softer while the overproof accent gives the rum more presence. Sour mix keeps the fruit and schnapps from becoming overly sweet.

Substitutions & Variations

Swap the berry schnapps for a similar berry liqueur if needed, adjusting sweetness to taste. For a lower-strength version, replace the overproof portion with more light rum. Lime juice with a little simple syrup can stand in for bottled sour mix.

Helpful Tips

Blend with ice in small additions so the drink remains slushy, not watery. Taste before serving because berry liqueurs vary widely in sweetness. Do not ignite overproof rum. If the fruit makes more than one glass, divide evenly and count the recipe as multiple servings.