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!
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?
- water
- sugar
- fresh lime juice
- imitation rum extract
- citric acid (fruit fresh)
- green food coloring
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.
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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.
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?
More Reasons to Own an Ice Cream Maker:
- Lemon Ice Cream (pictured above)
- Grape Nut Ice Cream – Just like in Jamaica!
- Pineapple Dole Whip – Like Disney’s! (pictured below)
- Coffee Ice Cream
- No Cook Blue Ice Cream
- Coconut Custard Ice Cream
- Black Mission Fig Ice Cream
- Burnt Almond Fudge Ice Cream
- White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Ice Cream
Pineapple Dole Whip — just like Disney’s!
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.
Who’s ready for some homemade Baskin Robbins Daiquiri Ice? I know that I am!! 
{copy cat} Baskin Robbins Daiquiri Ice
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!
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:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 317Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 26mgCarbohydrates: 82gFiber: 1gSugar: 79gProtein: 0g
Nutrition isn't always accurate.
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
Heather @ Join Us, Pull up a Chair says
What a fun giveaway! My favorite summer dessert is fresh berries with whipped cream and little bit of shaved dark chocolate.
Michaela Kenkel says
Amazing!! I have all of the above… I am trying this! Thanks, Heather!
Cindy Dupin says
Thanks for a chance to win… Nice giveaway !! I had GB surgery and so glad I can have a scoop of ice cream with fresh berries on top… oh YUM !!!!
Karen Ostrom says
my favorite summer dessert is homemade ice cream, I’m good with plain vanilla, but fresh peach is great too.
Jodi says
My favorite summer dessert is fresh fruit 🙂
Debi @ Life Currents says
My favorite dessert is totally ice cream!
Josie Kenkel says
My favorite summer snack is strawberries!
Hayden Kenkel says
My favorite summer dessert is chocolate covered strawberries!!
Jenni @ Jenni's Ferris Wheel of Food says
I love lime anything! I am not sure I ever tried this flavor but it has been years since I’ve been to a 31 Flavors! Must try soon.
Michaela Kenkel says
Jenni, it is so fresh tasting and has that perfect tangy/sweet combo!! Please tell me if you try it! 🙂
Jodi Hall says
Mine for summer is homemade ice cream, any flavor! !!
Aunt Bee says
Thanks for hosting this SUPER FUN SUMMER giveaway with me! My favorite summer dessert is coconut gelato!!!!!!!
Michelle says
ice cream cake!!
Rhianna says
Angel food cake with strawberries and whipped cream.
Amy says
My favorite dessert is DESSERT!! I don’t discriminate! LOL
Nettie says
Coconut popsicles! Your daquiri ice looks amazing Nettie <3
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Twitter won’t let me follow you, they say I am following too many 🙁 Nettie
Robin says
This sounds amazing and is one of my summer favorites. Will try for sure.
Ilona T says
Definitely ice cream!
Jude Lovesmaine says
I love anything with blueberries!! 🙂
Linda Montes says
Strawberry shortcake!! <3
Sommer Hamm says
My favorite summer treat is a tart flavored frozen yogurt with mixed berries topping. 🙂
Rusty H says
One of my favorite desserts is angel food cake with fresh strawberries.
Kecia says
Fun give away and great creation you made!!
crystal mccord says
Love all decked out brownies.
Joanne T Ferguson says
G’day! What a great giveaway and wish I could come through the screen and try your dessert Michaela!
Cheers! Joanne
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Alison H says
fresh picked strawberries 🙂 nothing added
Becky S says
Fresh fruit and ice cream together is my favorite treat 🙂
Misha says
I like ice cream all year round, but summer’s best dessert is peach pie!
Nicole Millheim says
Orange sherbert
Dee Coyle says
Love butter pecan and a great fudges chocolate.
Marlys (This and That) says
Ice cream and fresh strawberries…
Vohn's Vittles says
Oh my – that daiquiri ice sounds amazing! ♡
Lori Larsen 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.
Michaela Kenkel says
I would love to know what you think when you make it, Lori!!
Kate @ Veggie Desserts says
Yum! That looks great, I love any ice cream in the summer!
Michelle says
The ice cream looks delish but I’m loving the spoon!! Where did you get it?
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!
Joanne T Ferguson says
G’day! It is only brekkie here, but could go for some right now!
Cheers! Joanne
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Thanks! I had a web designer do my blog for me. Her information is at the bottom of my page!
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Wanda says
Do you have the recipe for the funny sounding name of the ice cream sandwiche frozen dessert? Thanks
Michaela Kenkel says
Wanda, From Baskin Robbins?
shannon says
OMG….someone who loves Daquiri Ice as much as me!!! Thanks for the recipe!
Michaela Kenkel says
My pleasure!! I hope you love it!
Holly N @ Spend With Pennies says
My favorite ice cream ever! I cannot wait to try this!!
Michaela Kenkel says
I hope you enjoy it as much as us! 🙂
Heather says
THIS IS IT!!!!!!! This tastes EXACTLY like it! Thank you so much!
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!
Noah says
let’s go Oreo brownies!
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!
Michaela Kenkel says
I will so be trying the freeze next time I make a batch!! 😉
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!
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
Michaela Kenkel says
Consider yourself LUCKY!! ?
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!!
Michaela Kenkel says
Dawn- same here!! How do they call it 31 flavors when they aren’t all there?? I hope you love it!
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.
Michaela Kenkel says
I heard that!! I think it is in Gretna actually — by Tiburon Golf Course, maybe? I need to make a trip there!! I love that stuff!!
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
Michaela Kenkel says
Stephen — it’s the BEST!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
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.
Michaela Kenkel says
It’s just like it!! I was so happy to have this recipe, too!!
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!
Michaela Kenkel says
So happy that you found it, Jackie!! Enjoy!!
JC says
OMG this recipe is da bomb! Tastes just like the original. Thank you thank you thank you ❤️
Michaela Kenkel says
YAY!! So happy that you tried it and you feel the same way that I do. Life is just too short not to have Daiquiri Ice! 😉