Strawberry Orange Daiquiri

Ingredients:

• 1 Orange
• 1/4 to 1/2 Cup Sugar (Granulated)*
• 1/4 Cup Water
• 1 Pint Fresh Strawberries
• 4 Ounces Rum, Optional (Did not use)
• Ice
• Whipped Cream, Optional

Procedure:

1. Remove the zest of the orange using a vegetable peeler or a grater
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer the sugar, water and orange zest
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature
4. Strain the syrup to remove orange zest
5. Reserve 2-3 strawberries for garnish (depending on glass size), hull the remaining strawberries and roughly cut them into pieces
6. Add the strawberries with the juice of the orange to a blender and fill with ice
7. Add the cooled orange syrup and blend until smooth
8. Add the rum, if using, and blend
9. Pour into glasses and garnish with reserved strawberries
10. Top with whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!

*I used about 1/2 cup of sugar because I love sugar, but you can use as much or as little as you would like.
*Recipe adapted from Food Network