Virgin Margarita

This Virgin Margarita Recipe has all the best flavors, and none of the alcohol, of a regular Margarita. There are so many seasons in life when you, or someone you know, might not want to drink alcohol, but you can still celebrate with a fabulous mocktail.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Mexican

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings mocktails

Calories 78kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

kosher salt or Margarita salt, for rimming glass (see note 1)
Lime wedges for garnish
ice
1 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 pounds limes or 14 medium lines)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 12 ounces lemons or 2 large lemons)
1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 12 ounces oranges or 1 large orange)
1/4 cup simple syrup optional (see note 2)
16 ounces club soda or sparkling water, for topping

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a shallow dish as wide as your serving glass, add kosher salt (or Margarita salt) to 1/4-inch deep. Run a lime wedge around the top of each glass, then dip the top of each glass upside-down into the salt and turn to coat.
In a glass pitcher, add lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, and simple syrup. Stir to combine.
Fill each rimmed glass about half full with ice. Add 4 ounces of the Margarita mixture and top with club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Notes

Margarita salt: Homemade margarita salt is fun to make when you’re feeling extra. Or, use kosher salt or even sugar.
Simple syrup: To make it yourself, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved (do not boil). Remove from heat and cool before adding 1 tablespoon (or more to taste) to your cocktail shaker with the other ingredients. Store leftover simple syrup covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.
Yield: This recipe makes four non-alcoholic Margaritas.
Glassware: A Margarita glass is the classic choice, but I love how approachable a lowball glass is for happy hour.

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