🍹 What Makes This Recipe So Good
All of the goodness of a traditional margarita with none of the alcohol! A virgin margarita is a great option for non-drinkers, whether you have a few party attendees who prefer their drinks sans-alcohol, or you yourself aren’t imbibing but still want that cool and refreshing beverage. You could even share it with your not-yet-legal kiddos who want their own “fancy drink” like mom or dad. A margarita mocktail has everything you love about classic margaritas, right down to the salted rim. Tart and tangy lime with a hint of orange, a touch of sweetness, and a little bubbly. It’s easy to make and not overly sweet or syrupy, which isn’t always the case with zero-proof alternatives. You can build on this recipe, too, to recreate any of your favorite marg variations – spicy, frozen, strawberry, whatever! This drink is made from scratch with 4 super simple ingredients, no premade margarita mix required. Because of that, it’s naturally low-calorie and low in sugar. I do include the option to add zero-proof tequila if you have it and want to use it, but it’s absolutely not necessary.
👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips
Use freshly squeezed lime juice, not the shelf-stable stuff you can buy at the store. Fresh lime juice has a much better flavor, and in a drink like this when you’re only using 4 ingredients, you want to use the best of each one. The sparkling water in this virgin margarita recipe replaces the tequila used in traditional margs. You can use any brand and any variety of sparkling water (or tonic water, or club soda) that you like. I opted for an unflavored water, but you could use lime, watermelon, or even grapefruit water to give your margarita a little twist. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, that’s totally fine. You can mix up your margarita in a glass instead! I recommend making it in a different glass than you’ll serve it in, if you plan to rim the serving glass with salt or sugar. If not, making the drink in the serving glass is totally fine.
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