Every Spring here in the Connecticut River Valley we eagerly await strawberry season. The ruby-red, sweet, succulent berries can be eaten as a healthy snack; they are great in salads or sauces and made into refreshing drinks. This delicious slightly non-traditional daiquiri recipe adds a touch of orange liqueur to balance the lime and add some complexity to the drink.

Makes one good sized daiquiri or two smaller drinks.
Ingredients:

• 4-6 fresh strawberries or frozen, unsweetened (depending on the size)

• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

• 1-2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)

• 2 ounces light rum

• 1 ounce Triple Sec or other orange flavored liqueur (optional)

• ½ cup ice

Add all the ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Enjoy!