In this article, we are going to discuss the 10 best alcoholic drinks that don’t taste like alcohol. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the global alcohol industry, the new RTDs in the market, and the comeback of flavored vodka, head to 29 Best Alcoholic Drinks that Don’t Taste Like Alcohol.
10. Malibu and Coke
Insider Monkey Score: 11
Owned by Pernod Ricard, Malibu is a coconut flavored liqueur made with Caribbean rum. When combined with Coke, it creates a timeless and simple cocktail with a refreshing taste that’s just perfectly delicious for those hot summer days.
9. Cuba Libre
Insider Monkey Score: 11
One of the most popular Cuban cocktails in the world, the Cuba libre is a refreshing and incredibly simple 3-ingredient mixed drink. It is similar to a rum and Coke, but this cocktail gets a zingy twist from fresh lime juice, which lightens up the mix and cuts through the sweetness of the cola.
8. Strawberry Margarita
Insider Monkey Score: 12
A lovely smooth, fruity twist on the Margarita – it packs a punch and looks fabulous in the glass. Nothing says fiesta like a frozen strawberry margarita. It’s colorful, playful, photogenic, and perfect for all your tequila lovers.
7. Vodka Cranberry
Insider Monkey Score: 12
A Vodka Cranberry is incredibly easy to make and there’s a reason it’s such a classic, it’s a timeless drink that has the perfect flavor. The key to this exceptional drink lies in the balance of its core components – a harmony of top-notch vodka, 100% unsweetened cranberry juice, and a hint of natural sweetener, like maple syrup or simple syrup, to round out the tartness.
6. Piña Colada
Insider Monkey Score: 12
A tropical blend of rich coconut cream, white rum, and tangy pineapple, the Piña Colada has not only become Puerto Rico’s national drink, but a favorite around the world, regardless of where you travel.
The Piña Colada is a great alcoholic drink for beginners.
5. Amaretto Sour
Insider Monkey Score: 13
Traditionally made from amaretto liqueur mixed with lemon juice, a well-made amaretto sour is hard to put into words. Like an elegantly spiked lemonade, the cocktail falls somewhere between saccharine and acidic. However, its distinctive nuttiness makes the drink all the more complex.
4. Malibu with Pineapple Juice
Insider Monkey Score: 14
Simple, fruity, and delicious, this classic drink is perfect to celebrate the summer breeze. The sweet tart pineapple pairs delightfully with the fruity coconut – it tastes like so much more than the sum of its parts.
The Malibu liqueur brand recorded a sales volume of 4.8 million 9-liter cases worldwide in 2022.
3. Long Island Iced Tea
Insider Monkey Score: 15
Concocted with the combination of four different white spirits, triple sec, lemon and lime, and crowned with a splash of cola, the Long Island Iced Tea was popularized in the 1970s and remains a beloved drink to this day. While the cocktail has a reputation as one of the most potent due to its many liquors and a relatively small amount of mixer, it remains a popular choice, particularly in the summer and on vacations.
2. Mojito
Insider Monkey Score: 17
A mojito is a classic highball drink that originated in Cuba. Not surprisingly, this cocktail uses ingredients indigenous to the country, including rum, lime, mint, and sugar.
The popularity of the Mojito began with Ernest Hemingway during his time in Cuba, and later on when the iconic drink was featured in a James Bond movie.
1. Moscow Mule
Insider Monkey Score: 24
Distinguished by the signature copper mugs it is served in, the Moscow mule is a vodka-based cocktail made with lime juice and ginger beer. Though the drink is associated with Russia (for obvious reasons), it’s actually an American invention that dates back to the 1940s.
The Moscow Mule is one of the Most Popular Alcoholic Drinks in America.
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