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Few cocktails deserve the moniker of being “iconic,” but the Daiquiri is certainly one of them. Classic, essential, and timeless, this three-ingredient sour sip has had a plethora of variations throughout the decades, but nothing beats the original: lime juice, sugar, and of course, rum. For our take on the non-alcoholic Daiquiri, we’re keeping things virtually identical, except for the spirit — instead we’re using some of the best non-alcoholic rum clones and rum alternatives available in the market, which we’ve detailed below!
In terms of flavor, the original Daiquiri is well-loved for its balance of sweet and sour. Though it’s got three simple ingredients, the trick is nailing the perfect ratio. None of the three ingredients should overwhelm another, striking the perfect harmony.
Another key to making the perfect non-alcoholic Daiquiri mocktail is picking the right rum. We recommend four options. Lyre’s White Cane Spirit is the best pick if you want to keep it as close to an original Daiquiri as possible. Meanwhile, Caleño Light & Zesty leans toward a more tropical flavor profile, thanks to the rum’s Colombian-inspired flavors. If you want a more unique take, try making the NA Daiquiri with Everleaf Forest, which boasts notes of saffron, vanilla, and orange blossom. Finally, using Ritual Rum will bring out a darker, more potent vibe to your Daiquiri, featuring toasted spices, ginger, vanilla, and toffee.
Let us know which variation is your favorite in the comments below!
Non-alcoholic Daiquiri mocktail ingredients you'll need:
- 2 oz non-alcoholic rum
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz white sugar syrup
- Lime twist for garnish
How do you make a non-alcoholic Daiquiri mocktail?
- Pour in your non-alcoholic rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, and white sugar syrup into a shaker with big cubes of ice.
- Shake well until you get the perfect chill.
- Strain into a cocktail coupette glass.
- Garnish with a lime twist.
Best Non Alcoholic rums to use in a Daiquiri mocktail
Nailing the ratio of rum, lime juice, and sugar is the trick to perfecting the classic Daiquiri flavor profile, but you have some leeway for variation depending on which non-alcoholic rum you make this mocktail with.
- Lyre’s White Cane Spirit: Pick this if you want the classic Daiquiri flavor profile. This is the perfect rum replacement if you want to make hangover-free non-alcoholic Daiquiri mocktails!
- Caleño Light & Zesty: Inspired by the sun-drenched flavors of Colombia, Caleño Light & Zesty packs a tropical punch with notes such as ripe pineapple, lemon peel, and juniper. If you want a zestier, more Summer-infused take on a non-alcoholic Daiquiri, choose this one.
- Everleaf Forest: For those seeking a little bit of adventure, picking the Everleaf Forest as your rum makes for an interesting Daiquiri flavor profile — the lime juice flirts well with this aperitif’s vetiver, orange blossom, and warm vanilla.
- Ritual Rum: For a darker, more sophisticated twist on your non-alcoholic Daiquiri, put in some Ritual Rum, which boasts flavors like honey, charred apricot, bitter orange, toasted spices, and more.
