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Daiquiri
A clean rum, lime, and sugar sour that exposes thin bottles quickly.
How to approach it
Start with the part of the drink you would miss most.
For a zero-proof Daiquiri, start with Rum Blanco. Preserve the citrus-led character first; the goal is the same first sip, not a one-for-one ingredient swap.
Classic build
The ingredients and method behind the original drink.
- Rum
- lime
- sugar
Method
Shake cold and strain into a coupe.
Explore alternatives
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How to approach a zero-proof version
A simple approach for recreating the same style and drinking experience without alcohol.
Zero-proof recipes
Use these builds as a starting point, then adjust sweetness, bitterness, and dilution to your bottle.
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Use these when you want to compare bottles by flavor, body, ritual, or the drink you are replacing.
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Before you mix it
Small choices that make the zero-proof version feel closer to the original.
Where should I start?
Start with Rum Blanco, then adjust the build around the part of the drink you miss most.
How do I build it without alcohol?
Start with the dominant flavor in the original drink. Choose a bottle that keeps the same structure, bitterness, or freshness. Serve it in a way that preserves the original drinking experience.
Do I need a perfect ingredient swap?
No. Match the structure first, such as bitterness, citrus, botanicals, smoke, coffee, or dryness, then adjust the serve around that bottle.
Where do I go next?
Use the related guide for Rum Alternatives to compare bottles that keep the same shape as this drink.