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{copy cat} Baskin Robbins Daiquiri Ice

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If you’re like me and can’t get Baskin Robbin’s Daiquiri Ice in your town anymore, make it at home! This copy cat recipe tastes JUST like the real thing!

{copy cat} Baskin Robbin's Daiquiri Ice

I am one of those weird people that when someone says “what’s your favorite ice cream?” I don’t say things like “chocolate chip” or “vanilla.”  For as long as I can remember my most FAVORITE ice cream in the whole wide world has always been Daiquiri Ice from Baskin Robbins ~ 31 Flavors.

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Think super refreshing sorbet.  It’s not “ice cream-y” at all — but that is fine by me.  It’ll forever be my favorite and my only answer.  It made with fresh limes and imitation rum extract.  The other thing I love about it?  The color!! Isn’t it just downright pretty, too?

Unfortunately, they have closed every.single.store. in Omaha.

There is a store in Lincoln, NE, and I get to go there when I visit my son at University of Nebraska at Lincoln (GO HUSKERS!) but the location is in a gas station, and they don’t carry all 31 flavors all of the time.  Needless to say,  it’s a HUGE disappointment when we stop and they don’t have it.

  sigh.

But NOW… I can just MAKE MY OWN!

What’s in Baskin Robbins Daiquiri Ice?

You’ll need an ice cream maker, but that shouldn’t stop you … they really aren’t all that expensive, and I have lots of other good reasons to have one if you keep reading!  In addition to that, you’ll just need some rock salt and a bag of ice.  

 

{copy cat} Baskin Robbin's Daiquiri Ice

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Update — I originally posted this recipe back in the summer of 2014.  I have been so incredibly grateful to have it all of these years.  I literally CRAVE this stuff.  The only time I have been able to enjoy it, outside of making it at home, is when we are lucky to find it in Lincoln, or when we visit my in laws in San Diego every February. 

 

Baskin Robbins Daiquiri Ice

That was until just recently.  Baskin Robbins opened a store in Gretna, NE.  Last week, my youngest daughter texted me on our fist hot day of the season and said — “Daiquiri Ice?” We took the top off of my new Jeep and off we went.  “Ice Cream” for dinner is never a bad thing.  Am I right?

 

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But honestly, if the only thing you make with your ice cream maker is this?  You’ll be happy! Especially if you are like me, and it’s your favorite and it isn’t accessible now.  

 

 

{copy cat} Baskin Robbin's Daiquiri Ice

Who’s ready for some homemade Baskin Robbins Daiquiri Ice?  I know that I am!!  M.

 

Yield: 8 servings

{copy cat} Baskin Robbins Daiquiri Ice

overhead of baskin robbins daiquiri ice copy cat in a white bowl

If you're like me and can't get Baskin Robbin's Daiquiri Ice in your town anymore, make it at home! This copy cat recipe tastes JUST like the real thing!

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 3 cup sugar
  • Juice of 3 limes , fresh squeezed, pulp is fine
  • 3 tsp imitation rum extract
  • 2-4 teaspoons citric acid powder (or Fruit-Fresh)
  • 3 drops green food coloring

Instructions

In a pan on the stove, heat sugar and water just until sugar melts.

Remove from heat and add 1 1/2 teaspoons citric acid. Stir until dissolved.

Let mixture cool for a few minutes and add rum extract, lime juice and food coloring.

Taste, and add more citric acid powder as needed, a 1/2 teaspoon at a time. The citric acid will be what gives this recipe it's tartness. The amount you will need will vary based also on the tartness of your limes. Mine weren't very tart at all, and I ended up using another 4 teaspoons to get it to where I was happy about the flavor.

Refrigerate until chilled.

Move and an ice cream maker. Churn in machine for about 55 minutes or until yours says it's ready (mine shuts off on it's own)..

Move to the freezer for a few hours before serving.

Makes about 8 cups

Notes

Recipe adapted from Garlic is Love

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 317Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 26mgCarbohydrates: 82gFiber: 1gSugar: 79gProtein: 0g

Nutrition isn't always accurate.

© Michaela Kenkel
Cuisine: American / Category: ice cream/frozen dessert

 

 

 

If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela

About Michaela Kenkel

Hey, I am Michaela! My husband and I have been married for over three decades. I am a Mom to 6 human kids and two fur babies, and now, a grandma to one sweet little boy! I am a lover of gift-giving, traveling, spending time by the water, and entertaining. My family (and my close circle of friends that feel like family) are the most important thing on earth! I am enjoying and living my life as the best person I can be!

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  3. Karen Ostrom says

    my favorite summer dessert is homemade ice cream, I’m good with plain vanilla, but fresh peach is great too.

    Reply

    • Michaela Kenkel says

      Jenni, it is so fresh tasting and has that perfect tangy/sweet combo!! Please tell me if you try it! 🙂

      Reply

  32. says

    I am so into making my own ice creams and similar like sherbets too this summer. Looking forward to trying out this recipe. I’d love to have the ice cream maker too just to make the fun even more so.

    Reply

    • Michaela Kenkel says

      There is a gal that makes the spoons ( and many other items ) and sells them at craft fairs here where I live. I buy a couple of new pieces every year!

      Reply

  37. says

    Excellent blog you have here but I was wondering if
    you knew of any message boards that cover the same topics
    discussed in this article? I’d really love to be a part of group where I can get feed-back from other experienced individuals that share
    the same interest. If you have any recommendations, please let me know.

    Thank you!

    Reply

    • Michaela Kenkel says

      That is EXACTLY how I felt when I made it the first time! It even SMELLS just like it! 😉 So glad you loved it, Heather!

      Reply

  43. Lori says

    Daiquiri Ice is my favorite flavor too!! Did you ever have a “freeze” made with Daiquiri Ice? That is my favorite-favorite!! You blend daiquiri Ice with sprite or club soda and you drink it – OMG to die for! I cannot wait to try this recipe for myself! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

  44. Denna says

    I could go for the lime, but rum flavor does not agree with me. Too late to play the game here, but I’ll pitch in my favorite summer treat anyway: Bomb Pops — they’re not just for breakfast anymore!

    Reply

  45. Allyson C. says

    I can still get daiquiri ice in my city but it’s far out and I can’t get out there a lot. Atm, i have one of those 10lb+ tubs of it. This way I won’t have to go out for a while. If I do happen to run out I will try this and see if I can make it right

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  46. Dawn says

    Thank u soooi much for the Daquiri Ice recipe! That has been my favorite sinse i was little and i cant find it at any of the Baskin Robbins in my area!! TY so much!!

    Reply

    • Michaela Kenkel says

      Dawn- same here!! How do they call it 31 flavors when they aren’t all there?? I hope you love it!

      Reply

  47. Novotny Joe says

    Just an FYI. There is a Baskin Robbins in west Omaha now. I called them. They do carry daiquiri ice. I’m not exactly sure the address. I live downtown. I plan to make the trek out there to get some. Glad there is a recipe though. I will have to try this also.

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  48. Stephen Fields says

    Thank you soo much. I wasn’t sure you could get it any more. People if you don’t like tart or sour this is not for you. I personally loved this Ice cream and look forward to making it!

    Thanks again!!!!?

    Stephen M. Fields

    Reply

  49. Margaret Dean says

    I also love daiquiri ice. So sad that no longer have any stores close to where I live. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply

  50. Jackie says

    OMG this is my absolute favorite since I was a kid and it is hard to find. I am not into the creamy ice creams either and this just ice cream makes me ?. Thanks for sharing will be out getting an ice cream maker and ingredients today!

    Reply

  52. Caren says

    Hi Michaela,

    I was wondering if you have given any thought to the product True Lime instead of the citric acid. I needed the True Lime for another recipe and wondered if it might work to get the Daiquiri Ice tartness to the right level.

    I have enjoyed Daiquiri Ice since I was a kid. It’s always been a favorite. I might give it a try in my Ninja Creami.

    Caren

    Reply

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