¼cupsugar or powdered sugar substitute(stevia, monkfruit, etc.)
½cupwater
2½cupfresh strawberries(hulled)
¼cupfresh lime juice
4ounceslight rum
6-8large ice cubes
lime wheels and/or fresh strawberries(garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan combine sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until the sweetener dissolves completely, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Place the strawberries, lime juice, rum, and ¼ cup simple syrup into a blender and blend until smooth.
While the blender is running, add one or two ice cubes at a time blending until thoroughly combined before adding more. Taste and add additional simple syrup, if desired, and blend for another 30 seconds to combine.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately garnished with lime wheels and/or whole strawberries.