Strawberry Orange Daiquiri

Ingredients:

• 1 orange
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 250–300 g fresh strawberries
• 120 ml rum, optional

Preparation:

1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from the orange, avoiding the white part (albedo).
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the sugar and 1/4 cup water. Add the zest. Bring the syrup to a boil and remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
3. Set aside 4 strawberries for garnish, and peel and chop the remaining strawberries. Place the chopped strawberries in a blender, pour in the orange juice, and fill with ice.
4. Add the cooled orange syrup and blend until smooth. Add rum, if desired, and stir. Pour the strawberry-snow mixture into glasses and garnish with strawberries.