These Ninja Slushi Strawberry Daiquiris are smooth and made with real strawberry flavor. With the Ninja Slushi machine, you get that perfect frozen texture without any hassle. I have done all of the troubleshooting for you on how to make this rum cocktail without issue.
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Table of Contents
Key Ingredients
- Rum – This is the classic spirit in a daiquiri, giving the drink its signature taste. White rum keeps things light and clean, letting the fruit shine. You can also use dark rum, vodka, tequila, gin, or whatever you would like.
- Sweetener or Sugar – A little sugar or sweetener helps balance the tartness and bring out the natural fruit flavor of the strawberries. I use monkfruit to avoid a bunch of added sugar.
- Frozen Strawberries – These are the base of the drink, adding vibrant colo and delicious berry flavor. Frozen strawberries are great for daiquiris because they give you that thick, icy texture. The machine also processes faster when you use cold ingredients. Fresh strawberries will work, but may result in different texture.
- Lime Juice – A must for that fresh, zesty contrast. Lime juice brightens everything up and keeps the daiquiri from tasting too sweet or flat.
How to Fix Error Messages Related to Alcohol
If you've tried making a margarita, piña colada, or any frozen cocktail in this machine, you might have run into error messages, improper freezing, or inconsistent texture. Trust me, I understand. It happened to me several times when I first got the machine. Here’s why and how to fix it.
- Alcohol Doesn’t Freeze Well – Since alcohol has a much lower freezing point than water, high-proof spirits can prevent proper slush formation. Too much alcohol in the mix can cause the machine to fail to shave properly or not dispense the slush at all.
- Wrong Liquid Ratios – The Ninja Slushi Machine needs the right balance of water-based liquids and alcohol for proper freezing. Too little liquid = slushie won’t form. Too much liquid = the drink won’t get thick enough.
- Thick Syrups & Juices Can Cause Issues – Using thick fruit juices, syrups, or creamy ingredients can make the machine work harder and sometimes lead to clumping or uneven freezing.
- Overfilling the Machine – The Ninja Slushi Machine has a minimum and maximum fill line for a reason. Overfilling it can cause it to struggle with freezing and dispensing.
How to Make Perfect Frozen Cocktails in the Ninja Slushi Machine
If a drink exceeds the maximum alcohol, temperature control lights will flash one at a time in ascending order starting with the bottom LED, preset LEDs will flash, and the unit will beep every minute for 15 minutes. If this happens you need to add more water or something like sparkling water.
- Stick to 1-1.5 oz alcohol per serving – Any more and the drink won’t freeze properly.
- Dilute with extra water, juice, or mixer – Helps create a smooth, thick slush.
- Use pre-chilled ingredients – This helps the machine freeze the mix faster and prevents melting.
- Avoid thick syrups or creamy ingredients – If using, mix well with water or juice to thin them out.
- Don’t overfill the machine – Stick to the fill line (64oz) for best results.
How to Make Ninja Slushi Daiquiries
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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- Combine water, frozen strawberries, and sugar or sweetener in a blender and blend until well combined.
- Add the strawberry mixture along with the rum to the Ninja Slushi Machine. Power on the machine and press Spiked Slush.
- Allow the machine to churn and freeze the mixture until the machine beeps to signal the cycle is finished. You can adjust the thickness of the mixture using the side panel. The daiquiri should take 20-45 minutes. Mine took 30 minutes.
- Pull the lever on the spout to dispense the drink. Serve.
Substitutions and Add-ins Ideas
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Raspberry
- Peach
- Watermelon
- Mixed berries
- Coconut rum
- Vodka
- Tequila
- Coconut water
- Lemon-lime soda
- Sparkling water
- Orange juice
- Fresh mint
- Lime zest
- Coconut cream
- Honey or agave syrup
- Jalapeño slices (for a spicy kick)
- Basil leaves
- Vanilla extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you need a blender to use whole ingredients, like the frozen or fresh fruit used in this recipe. If you want to skip using a blender, use flavor enhancing packets, syrups, etc. to meet the flavors you want for the drink.
Absolutely! Swap simple syrup for agave, sugar-free syrup, or leave it out entirely for a tangier drink. . I use monkfruit to avoid a bunch of added sugar.
Yes, but this may alter the texture.
Yes, just omit the alcohol.
It will take 20-45 minutes for the machine to process the drink. It took mine 30 minutes.
Adjust with more sugar, sweetener, simple syrup, agave, or lime juice to taste after blending.
Yes! The Ninja Slushi Machine is perfect for making multiple servings at once. Just increase the ingredient quantities accordingly and let the machine do its magic.
A frozen or chilled glass keeps the slushie texture longer—no melting too fast!
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Ninja Slushi Daiquiri
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- ½-1 cup sweetener or sugar
- 2-3 cups frozen strawberries I used 3 cups.
- ½ cup lime juice I used fresh limes. This was 2 limes for me.
- ½-1 cup rum I used white rum.
Instructions
- Combine water, frozen strawberries, lime juice, and sugar or sweetener in a blender and blend until well combined. Taste repeatedly and make adjustments to suit your taste if needed.
- Add the strawberry mixture along with the rum to the Ninja Slushi Machine. Be sure not to exceed 64oz. Prepare the drink in batches if necessary. Power on the machine and press Spiked Slush.
- Allow the machine to churn and freeze the mixture until the machine beeps to signal the cycle is finished. You can adjust the thickness of the mixture using the side panel. The daiquiri should take 20-45 minutes. Mine took 30 minutes.
- Pull the lever on the spout to dispense the drink. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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BeeBee says
So good! We did mango and strawberry.
staysnatched says
Yay! So glad to hear it.
Natasha says
These were great! Thanks for the recipe!
staysnatched says
You're welcome!