Is a daiquiri frozen?

The classic isn't: it's shaken and served cold in a coupe. Frozen strawberry daiquiris are a later, sweeter spin, and plenty of menus mean those.

Which is stronger, a daiquiri or a mojito?

The daiquiri. It has about the same rum, but a mojito gets stretched with soda and ice.

Daiquiri vs mojito: what's the difference?

Both are rum, lime and sugar, but a daiquiri is shaken and served up, tart and crisp, while a mojito adds mint and soda over ice, so it's longer, lighter and fizzier.

Daiquiri

Easy

Boozy

Tart

Sweet

Not bitter

Bracing

Sharp, cold and simple: rum and lime in a coupe.

What does Daiquiri taste like?

Mojito

Easy

Boozy

Tart

Sweet

Not bitter

Bracing

Minty, limey and fizzy, a tall cooler for hot days.

What does Mojito taste like?

The real difference

A classic daiquiri is just rum, lime and sugar shaken hard and strained, so it's small, tart and strong. A mojito muddles mint with lime and sugar, adds rum, then gets topped with soda over ice. The mint and bubbles make it lighter and more refreshing.

Side by side

DaiquiriMojito

BuiltShaken, served upMuddled, built over ice, topped with soda

ExtrasNoneFresh mint, soda water

TastesTart, crisp, rum-forwardMinty, limey, light

Which to order

Order a daiquiri if you want a short, tart drink that tastes of rum.
Order a mojito if you want something tall, minty and refreshing.

Quick questions

Is a daiquiri frozen?: The classic isn't: it's shaken and served cold in a coupe. Frozen strawberry daiquiris are a later, sweeter spin, and plenty of menus mean those.
Which is stronger, a daiquiri or a mojito?: The daiquiri. It has about the same rum, but a mojito gets stretched with soda and ice.