Virgin Daiquiri
A tangy, refreshing citrus mocktail inspired by the classic Cuban cocktail — just fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and ice, shaken to silky perfection.
- 1½ ozfresh lime juice
- ¾ ozsimple syrup
- ½ ozwater(chilled, to add body)
- lime wheelgarnish
- 1Combine fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and chilled water in a cocktail shaker.
- 2Fill the shaker two-thirds with ice.
- 3Shake hard for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is frosted.
- 4Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 5Garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately.
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The Daiquiri was born in Cuba around the turn of the 20th century, named after the mining town of Daiquri near Santiago de Cuba. The original three-ingredient recipe — rum, lime juice, and sugar — was popularized by American mining engineer Jennings Cox in the 1890s. The Virgin Daiquiri strips away the rum entirely, keeping the bright citrus balance that made the original a global classic. Today it stands as one of the most requested mocktails in bars worldwide, appealing to anyone who loves a well-balanced sour cocktail without the alcohol.
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