By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 2
115 cal · 10 min
Strawberry Ginger Kale Daiquiri
Recipe GLPReb5f134ec1d14a
A refreshing and nutrient-packed frozen daiquiri combining fresh lime juice, rum, frozen strawberries, and fresh kale with a warm ginger kick. Topped with a spiced ginger rim, this tropical cocktail balances sweetness with bright citrus and subtle earthy notes for a sophisticated, healthful indulgence.
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Ingredients
2 teaspoon dried ginger, divided (1 teaspoon for blending, 1 teaspoon for rim)
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup ice
1 lime juice (from 1 lime, divided: juice for blending and juice for rim)
1 cup fresh kale, de-stemmed and coarsely chopped
3 ounce rum
2 cup frozen strawberries
Directions
Cut the lime in half. Squeeze one half to extract juice and reserve for the blender; keep the other half for rimming the glasses.
Add the rum, lime juice, honey, 1 teaspoon dried ginger, chopped kale, frozen strawberries, and ice to a blender.
Blend on high speed until completely smooth and no kale pieces remain visible.
Run the reserved lime half around the outer rim of two cocktail glasses to lightly moisten.
Pour the remaining 1 teaspoon of dried ginger onto a small plate. Roll each moistened rim through the ginger until evenly coated.
Pour the blended daiquiri mixture equally into both prepared glasses.
Serve immediately while the mixture is cold and frothy.
Comments
Every ingredient lands at any major Charlotte chain: strawberries and kale are year-round staples at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, and Kroger; ginger, honey, lime, and rum are pantry basics. The 10-minute time is honest—muddling ginger, blending frozen berries and kale with ice, and the pour takes exactly that. At roughly $3–4 per serving, it's a premium daiquiri priced fairly for the fresh fruit and leafy greens. The catch is texture: raw kale in a frozen drink reads grassy rather than integrated, and the ginger-forward profile won't appeal to everyone. It's a smart move for a couple sharing a cocktail, keeps no leftovers (drink same-night), and feels seasonal even though both strawberries and kale ship to North Carolina year-round.
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