The Recipe · No.1060 · Virgin Daiquiri (Daiquiri Mocktail)
Virgin Daiquiri (Daiquiri Mocktail), and where to source it
A daiquiri is a ratio, not a recipe: two parts base, one part lime, three-quarters part sweet. Nail that and it works with any zero-proof base; eyeball it and it's either puckering or syrupy.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineSour
Cost$
VeganGluten-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for1servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Fresh lime juice
Squeezed the same day. This is a three-ingredient drink so a flat or bottled lime has nowhere to hide.
0.75 ozrecommended
Local / market
Simple syrup
Equal sugar and water, stirred until clear. Make it ahead so you're not dumping raw sugar into a cold drink where it won't dissolve.
0.75 ozrecommended
Local / market
Non-alcoholic rum alternative
A zero-proof white rum brings the light molasses note; a golden one drinks richer if you want more body.
2 ozrecommended
Local / market
Lime wheel
One thin wheel for the garnish. Cut it fresh so it sits flat on the rim.
1 wheelrecommended
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer●●●●●Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
CombineAdd lime, simple syrup, and the zero-proof rum to a shaker and taste the mix off a spoon before you add ice; adjust sweet or sour now.
ShakeFill with ice and shake hard for ten to twelve seconds until the tin is painfully cold.
StrainDouble-strain up into a chilled coupe and float a lime wheel.
Can you make Virgin Daiquiri (Daiquiri Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed
No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.
Can you freeze Virgin Daiquiri (Daiquiri Mocktail)? — Yes
Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.
Can you make Virgin Daiquiri (Daiquiri Mocktail) ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.
Is Virgin Daiquiri (Daiquiri Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes
Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.
Is Virgin Daiquiri (Daiquiri Mocktail) vegan? — Yes
Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.
Community Notes
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