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Virgin Margarita (Margarita Mocktail)

This virgin margarita is a bright, refreshing margarita mocktail made with fresh citrus and sparkling flavor. It’s an easy alcohol free drink that still feels fun and festive.
Servings: 1 Mocktail
Author: Stephanie
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Virgin Margarita (Margarita Mocktail) in a glass with limea and oranges around it.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Measuring cups
  • Juicer

Ingredients

  • 1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ½ oz lime juice
  • ½ oz agave
  • 5 oz lime sparkling water
  • 1 lime wedge
  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt

Instructions

  • Add orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
  • Rub the lime wedge on the rim of your glass, then dip the rim into salt on a plate. Fill the glass with ice.
  • Strain the chilled mixture into the glass. Top your margarita with the sparkling water and enjoy.

Notes

• A Virgin Margarita is a non alcoholic version of the classic cocktail, giving you the bright citrus flavor of a margarita without the alcohol.
• A hand citrus juicer works great for this recipe and makes it easy to quickly extract juice from limes and oranges.
• For the most juice, let the fruit come to room temperature and roll it firmly on the counter before cutting and juicing. This helps break down the inner membranes so more juice releases.
• To boost the citrus flavor, add a little lime or orange zest to the drink. Zest adds a deeper citrus flavor than simply adding more juice.