This Non-alcoholic Margarita Mocktail recipe has only 5 ingredients with the perfect balance of tart and sweet. It's everything you love from a classic Margarita recipe, without the alcohol.
If you love a classic margarita, you’ll love the flavors in this homemade margarita recipe. The margarita mocktail has everything you love about a classic margarita, minus the alcohol. Whether you’re serving up a classic margarita for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday or another special occasion, this non-alcoholic drink is so delicious, it will make you want to ditch the margarita mix forever!
What is a Mocktail?
A Mocktail, also known as a virgin margarita, is essentially a non-alcoholic drink. It includes fresh juices, a little sweetener and a splash of club soda. This drink is a much healthier option, you won’t even miss the alcohol.
Mocktails can be enjoyed by people who choose not to consume alcohol or for those who simply want to enjoy a refreshing and tasty beverage without the effects of alcohol. Mocktails come in a variety of flavors and can be served in a variety of settings, such as parties, restaurants, and bars. Popular mocktails include virgin margaritas on the rocks, Shirley Temples, and fruit punches.
Mocktail Margarita Ingredients
To make the virgin margarita mocktail you will only need a few ingredients. Here is what you’ll need:
- Sea salt and lime slice – For salting the rim of your glass. You can also use sugar if you prefer.
- Lime juice – the best classic margarita wouldn’t be the same without the tart of a fresh lime juice.
- Orange juice – A splash of orange juice helps tone down the tart flavors of the lime and lemon juice, giving the drink a nice sweeter balance.
- Lemon juice – Just a touch of lemon juice makes all the difference.
- Simple Syrup – Margaritas all need a little bit of sweetness to help tone down all of the tart and zesty citrus flavors. You can also use agave nectar if you prefer.
- Club Soda – To give this mocktail some fun fizz without messing with the flavors. Feel free to use sparkling water, carbonated water, if you prefer.
How to Make a Margarita Without Alcohol
- Salt the rim - Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip in salt. Fill the glass with ice.
- Shake it up - In a cocktail shaker (or sealed jar), add the citrus juices, simple syrup and ice. Shake to combine.
- Pour and Garnish - Pour the mix in the glass and top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Tips for Making this Lime Margarita Mocktail:
- It's best to use freshly squeezed citrus juices the day you are making margarita.
- Adjust the amount of citrus juice and sweetener to fit your taste. If you prefer a sweeter drink, you might increase the amount of simple syrup. If the amount of syrup is too strong for you, decrease it a little bit. Or dilute it with a splash of the club soda on the top.
- Use a cocktail shaker, or a container or cup to mix the mocktail. Shaking with ice not only chills the drink and blends the ingredients completely.
- Add the club soda after shaking the drink since the club soda has a fizzy element that might explode in the shaker.
Recipe FAQ
Absolutely! Simply mix the juices and simple syrup together and store in a sealed jar or airtight container in the fridge a day ahead of when you plan on serving it. When it’s time to serve, give the mix one final stir and top each glass with club soda or sparkling water.
You can double or triple this recipe if you’re serving a larger crowd. Just stir the batch together in a pitcher but don’t add the club soda until right before you serve the mocktail.
You can substitute sparkling water or club soda for tequila to make the margarita non-alcoholic.
Simple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water. It’s that simple!
Mocktails are more hydrating than a traditional cocktail and has more nutrients than alcoholic drinks.
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Non-alcoholic Margarita Mocktail
Ingredients
- Sea salt or margarita salt
- Ice cubes
- 1 ounce lime juice about 1 medium lime
- 1.5 ounces orange juice about 1 medium orange
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice about 1/2 medium lemon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons simple syrup
- Club soda unflavored
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pour salt on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip in salt. Fill the glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker (or sealed jar), add lime juice, orange juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake to combine.
- Pour into a glass and top with club soda.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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