Margarita Mocktail

Why You’ll Love This Margarita Mocktail

Fancy and Spirit-Free: You don’t have to indulge in alcohol to have a pretty grown-up drink! Skip the soda and juices and pour this mocktail in a low ball glass for a fancy drink without the buzz.

Customizable: Add other fruits to change up the flavor, or try a sugar or Tajin rim for a twist – make it your own!

Simple ingredients: With just 4 ingredients, this margarita mocktail could not be more simple!

Margarita Mocktail Ingredients

Lemon Juice – Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Meyer lemons will give it a hint of sweetness.

Lime Juice – Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the freshest flavor.

Simple Syrup – A liquid sweetener that is made by simmering equal parts sugar and water. Make your own, or buy it at the grocery store.

Carbonated Water – We add a little club soda or topo chico to give it some bubbles and to dilute the juice.

Coarse Salt – A salted rim is a must for getting that margarita flavor! Use coarse salt or pink salt.

Recipe Variations

When making a margarita mocktail, there are a few recipe tips and variations to consider that can enhance the flavor and presentation of the drink. Here are some ideas to try:

Fruity Options: Add fresh fruit purees to create different flavors. Try strawberry or raspberry puree, watermelon juice, or mango nectar with a dash of tajin on the rim for a tropical version.

Herb & Spice: Experiment with herbs and spices to make your mocktail a bit more complex. Muddle thin jalapeño slices for a spicy kick, cucumber slices for a cooling effect, or fresh basil leaves for an herbal twist before shaking your ingredients.

Sweet & Tropical: Create vacation-worthy variations with coconut water instead of club soda plus a splash of coconut cream, blue curaçao syrup for color and a hint of orange flavor, or substitute pineapple juice for half the citrus.

Frozen Version: Blend all ingredients with a cup of ice for a slushy texture perfect for hot days.

Mocktail Pitcher: Multiply the recipe by 8 and serve in a pitcher for parties, adding club soda individually to each glass to maintain the fizz.

Rim Variations: Try a chili-lime salt like Tajin rim for a Mexican-inspired flavor, or a sugar rim for a sweeter experience.

Eden’s Tips

For the best flavor, fresh juices are a must! Using fresh citrus will add much more flavor and freshness to the drink.

Fresh Juices: For the best flavor, fresh juices are a must! Using fresh citrus will add much more flavor and freshness to the drink.

Flavored Simple Syrup: Make a different flavor of simple syrup for a fun twist. Try infusing with herbs, spices, or fruits.

Citrus Substitutions: Use orange juice instead of lemon juice to give it more of an orange flavor.

Flavored Seltzer: Use a flavored seltzer like lemon or lime instead of plain club soda.

Alternative Sweeteners: Instead of simple syrup, sweeten this drink with agave nectar for a different flavor profile.

Non-Alcoholic Spirits: If you want the aromas and flavor in tequila, add in 1 ounce of Ritual Tequila Alternative.

How to Make A Classic Salt Rim

A salted rim is a must for this margarita mocktail! It’s what gives it that delicious margarita flavor.

To make a salted rim, simply run a lime wedge around the edge of your glass. Then dip the rim of your glass into a plate of coarse salt or pink salt.

And that’s it! Now you have the perfect margarita mocktail to enjoy!

Margarita Salt

Margarita salt is a type of coarse salt that is used to rim Margarita glasses. It’s usually clear or white in color but you can also find it infused with other ingredients like chili-lime salt. The salt adds flavor and texture to the drink.

You can find it at grocery stores or specialty liquor stores. I also love to buy it at Williams Sonoma as they have great flavors and it comes in a flat round tin that’s perfect for dipping your glass!

Mocktail Garnishes

Adding a garnish to your mocktail is optional, but it does make it look pretty! Here are some ideas:

Dehydrated Lime Wheel – I make these for my cocktails. It’s the same process that I do when dehydrating oranges.

Lime Wedge – A fresh lime wedge or wheel looks beautiful in a cocktail.

Fresh Mint Leaves – If you have fresh herbs use them, I love the way mint smells with every sip.

More Virgin Cocktails You’ll Love

Here are more non-alcoholic cocktail recipes that you can try:

• Virgin Mimosas
• Virgin Pina Colada Recipe
• Hydrating Watermelon Refresher
• Matcha Spritz
• Aperol Spritz Mocktail
• Lemon Mocktail Recipe
• The Perfect Thanksgiving Mocktail