Make an alcohol-free version of a traditional strawberry daiquiri. This Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail is incredibly refreshing and bursting with strawberry flavor. Without the booze!
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Why this recipe works
Strawberry daiquiris are blended drinks, so you don't need to buy expensive fake liquors to get the texture and ratios of this drink right.
The mocktail version of a strawberry daiquiri is like a fancy strawberry smoothie. But it still has the flavors of an alcoholic beverage thanks to a bit of tablespoon of molasses.
Why molasses?
The America's Test Kitchen version of alcohol-free rum uses molasses as one of the primary flavors to imitate rum. And instead of going through an entire process to make a fake rum, we can just add some molasses to help create the rum flavor.
Why I love this Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail
- No Alcohol - of course! It's a mocktail, so there's no alcohol at all. If you want to make these as mocktails and add alcohol later, I have suggestions below
- Great for kids and adults - this drink is like a fancy strawberry smoothie, so it's perfect to serve when kids are around, yet adults will still recognize the hints of rum flavor in a classic strawberry daiquiri
- Dietary needs - besides being alcohol-free this drink is plant-based, oil-free, gluten-free, and totally refined sugar-free
- Actually pretty healthy - yep, this mocktail is kind of like a fruit smoothie, just with a strawberry daiquiri flair
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Frozen Strawberries: you can buy frozen strawberries or buy fresh and freeze them ahead of time
- Maple Syrup: for a bit of sweetness. If you're strawberries are especially sweet you can omit the maple syrup all together
- Lime Juice: fresh lime juice is best, especially for cocktails
- Sparkling Water: lemon or lime seltzer water can add a bit of extra flavor. To avoid "natural flavors" I opted for Spindrift
- Molasses: molasses helps to create a rum flavor that you would get from using actual rum in your cocktail
- Ice: I usually don't add ice to regular fruit smoothies, but for a mocktail ice is necessary to get that perfect blended texture
- Kosher Salt
- To serve: fresh mint & limes
How to make a Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail
Step 1. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Serve with a garnish of fresh mint.
FAQ & Expert Tips
No blender? If you have a food processor or immersion blender you can still make this recipe work. Let the strawberries thaw until they are fairly soft but still slightly frozen.
If using a food processor, follow the directions as listed, using the food processor instead.
For an immersion blender, place the strawberries in a large bowl and use the immersion blender to puree the fruit. Then add in the remaining ingredients and mix.
By the glass: pour the strawberry mixture into a glass then stir in 1.5oz of rum.
For the whole batch: add 6oz of rum to the blender before blending.
If you double or triple this recipe, you may have some left over.
This mocktail freezes very well, just like a smoothie! Simply place it in a freezer-safe container (I use a zip top bag) and freeze.
To thaw, defrost in the microwave or let the mixture sit out at room temperature for a few minutes. Then place in the blender and blend until the mixture is a drinkable texture.
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for this mocktail. Thank you for giving us the freedom to honor our bodies with this non-alcoholic drink. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail (Easy & Healthy)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Frozen Strawberries
- ¼ Cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ Cup Lime Juice
- 1 Cup Lemon or Lime Sparkling Water
- 1 Tablespoon Molasses
- 1 Cup Ice
- ⅛ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- To serve: fresh mint
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Serve with a garnish of fresh mint.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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