Daiquiri (low-calorie)
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 18.5% ABV ∙
The Daiquiri (low-calorie) is a shaken sour of white rum, fresh lime juice and a sugar-free sweetener syrup in place of sugar syrup, served up.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: White rum 50 mlLime juice 15 mlSugar-free sweetener syrup 10 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
- Shake hard over plenty of ice for a full 12–15 seconds so the drink comes out ice-cold, with enough water in it.
- Squeeze the lime just before you shake; with a sugar-free sweetener, nothing hides juice that has lost its aroma.
History
The low-calorie Daiquiri is a modern adaptation of the Daiquiri that replaces the sugar syrup with a sugar-free sweetener, lightening the drink while keeping its rum-and-lime profile.
Ernest Hemingway also left out the sugar: the stronger, unsweetened Daiquiri he preferred in Havana became known as the Papa Doble.
FAQ
How many calories are in this Daiquiri?
About 120 calories per serving, which is on the lower end for a shaken cocktail, because a sugar-free sweetener syrup replaces the usual sugar syrup.
Is there a sugar-free version of a daiquiri?
Yes. This low-calorie Daiquiri shakes white rum and fresh lime juice with a sugar-free sweetener syrup instead of sugar syrup. It is also keto-friendly, vegan, and gluten-free.
What is in this Daiquiri?
50 ml white rum, 15 ml fresh lime juice and 10 ml sugar-free sweetener syrup.
Is a daiquiri shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The lime juice and syrup need the aeration and quick chill of a hard shake; stirring would leave the drink flat and under-diluted.
What glass is a daiquiri served in?
A coupe glass, served up with a lime wedge garnish and no ice in the glass.
