Frozen Peach Daiquiri (2 Ways!): Classic Rum or Easy Mocktail

Hot day, cold glass, blender loud enough to make it feel like a party. A Frozen Peach Daiquiri is the kind of drink that tastes like summer vacation, even if you’re making it in December with the heat on.

This post gives you two simple options: a classic rum frozen peach daiquiri and a no-alcohol version that still has that sweet tart snap. Both use basic grocery store ingredients, take about 5 minutes, and work for a crowd or a one-glass treat.

You’ll get the why behind each ingredient, fast step-by-step blending instructions, quick fixes if it’s too thick or too thin, and make-ahead tips that won’t leave you with a watery slush.

What you need for a Frozen Peach Daiquiri (and why each ingredient matters)

A great frozen drink is all about balance: fruit for flavor, ice for structure, citrus for lift, and just enough sweetener to round it out. If one piece is off, the whole thing can taste flat or end up like a peach smoothie.

Here’s what does the heavy lifting:

• Peaches: The main flavor. Ripe peaches taste floral and jammy, while less-ripe peaches taste watery. Frozen peaches also help thicken the drink.
• Ice: Gives the daiquiri its frosty, spoonable texture. Too little ice makes it thin. Too much can mute flavor.
• Lime juice: Brings brightness and keeps the peach from tasting candy-sweet. Fresh lime juice is sharper and cleaner than bottled.
• Sweetener: Peaches vary a lot. Sweetener lets you correct the batch fast without adding more fruit.
• Rum (classic version): Adds warmth and that classic daiquiri bite. It also loosens the blend slightly, which helps the blender.
• A splash of extra liquid (optional): Helpful if your blender needs help moving the ice around. This can be water, peach nectar, or juice.

If you like seeing how other cooks approach fresh peach flavor, this Frozen Peach Daiquiri Recipe (with Fresh Peaches) is a useful reference for peach prep and seasonal options.

Peaches, ice, and sweetener: how to get the best thick, frosty texture

Frozen peaches are the easiest path to a thick drink. They blend into a slush without watering things down. If you only have fresh peaches, slice them and freeze on a sheet pan until solid, then bag them.

Fresh peaches work best when they’re very ripe and fragrant. If they’re bland, your drink will be bland. In that case, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of peach nectar or peach juice to boost peach flavor without dumping in more sugar.

For sweetener, start small and adjust after blending:

• Simple syrup blends fast and won’t leave grit.
• Honey adds a light floral note, but can make the drink a bit heavier.
• Agave tastes clean and sweet, and mixes easily.

One more tip: frozen fruit is often sweeter than fresh, so taste before you add more syrup.

Citrus and rum basics: balancing tart, sweet, and boozy

Lime juice is the backbone. It keeps the drink from tasting like peach sorbet in a glass. If you’re guessing amounts, think “enough lime to wake it up.”

For rum, keep it simple:

• White rum tastes clean and lets peach lead.
• Gold rum adds a warmer, slightly richer note.

A common starting point is 2 ounces of rum per drink, then adjust to your taste and how strong you want it.

Optional boosters that make a big difference:

• A splash of orange liqueur for a rounder citrus note.
• A tiny pinch of salt to sharpen peach flavor.
• A few mint leaves for a fresh finish.

Frozen Peach Daiquiri (2 ways): classic rum and easy mocktail

The blending method matters as much as the ingredient list. Add liquids first so the blades catch, then frozen fruit, then ice. Blend, stop, stir, blend again. You’re aiming for a smooth slush that mounds slightly, not a drink that pours like juice.

If you want another take on the two-version idea, Frozen Peach Daiquiri (2 Ways!) is a solid comparison point for ingredient simplicity.

Classic Frozen Peach Daiquiri recipe (rum version)

Makes: 1 large or 2 small drinks

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen peach slices
• 2 ounces white rum (or gold rum)
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup (to taste)
• 1 cup ice (start here, add more if needed)
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Steps

1. Add rum, lime juice, and simple syrup to the blender first.
2. Add frozen peaches, then ice.
3. Blend until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 60 seconds. Pause once to stir if the blender stalls.
4. Taste, then adjust:
   • More lime for extra tang
   • More syrup for sweetness
   • More ice for thickness
   • A small splash of water or peach nectar to loosen

Serving tips: Chill the glass for 5 minutes in the freezer. Garnish with a lime wheel or a peach slice. A light sugar rim is optional if you like a sweeter first sip.

Pitcher note: Multiply ingredients by the number of servings, then blend in batches so the texture stays even.

Non-alcoholic Frozen Peach Daiquiri (mocktail version) that still tastes like the real thing

A good mocktail version shouldn’t taste like blended fruit juice. It needs the same sweet-tart punch, plus something that gives it “cocktail energy.”

Makes: 1 large or 2 small drinks

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen peaches
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup (or honey)
• 3/4 cup ice (add more for thicker)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons orange juice or peach nectar (for body)
• 1/4 cup sparkling water, lemon-lime soda, or ginger beer (optional, for fizz)
• Tiny pinch of salt (optional)

Steps

1. Blend lime juice, sweetener, orange juice (or peach nectar), frozen peaches, and ice until slushy.
2. Taste. If it’s missing “pop,” add a bit more lime and a pinch of salt.
3. If you want bubbles, stir in sparkling water, lemon-lime soda, or ginger beer after blending. (Blending carbonation flattens it.)

Kid-friendly option: Use lemon-lime soda and skip the salt if you want it extra soft and sweet.

Alcohol-free adult upgrade: Add a few drops of bitters only if you’re comfortable with it, otherwise skip and lean on extra lime plus ginger beer for bite.

Pro tips, easy swaps, and troubleshooting for blender drinks

Frozen drinks are forgiving, but they’re picky about ratios. Peaches can be juicier than expected, your freezer might run warm, or your ice cubes might be tiny. Make adjustments after blending, not before, because texture changes fast once everything breaks down.

For more peach drink variation ideas (including fun twists), this guide is handy: Easy Peach Daiquiri Recipe (Plus 4 Fun Variations).

Fixes for common problems: too runny, too thick, not peachy enough, or too tart

• Too runny: Add more frozen peaches or a handful of ice, then blend again.
• Too thick: Add a small splash of liquid (water, peach nectar, or orange juice), then pulse.
• Not peachy enough: Use riper peaches next time. For a fast fix, add 2 tablespoons peach nectar, a drop of vanilla, or a pinch of salt.
• Too tart: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons simple syrup, blend briefly.
• Too sweet: Add more lime juice, a little at a time.

Measure after blending when you can. Frozen fruit size and ripeness change the outcome more than you’d think.

Make-ahead and serving ideas for parties (without watering it down)

Prep makes party blending feel easy:

• Freeze peach slices ahead of time.
• Juice limes and keep the juice chilled.
• Make simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, dissolved), then refrigerate.

For make-ahead batches, blend the drink (without extra ice), pour into a freezer-safe container, and freeze. Before serving, let it sit 10 minutes, then re-blend or stir vigorously with a small splash of rum (or juice for mocktails) to bring back the slush.

Keep glasses in the freezer, stash ingredients in a cooler near the blender, and set out simple toppings like mint, Tajín rims, and extra lime wedges. If you’re serving the rum version, pace it, label the drinks, and keep water nearby.

Conclusion

A Frozen Peach Daiquiri doesn’t need fancy tricks, it needs good peaches, enough lime, and the right slush texture. Make the classic rum version when you want that true cocktail feel, or go with the mocktail when you want something bright and fun for everyone.

Adjust to your taste as you go, sweeter, tarter, thicker, or lighter. Try one version tonight, then save the other for your next get-together. Which one fits your mood right now?