Margarita Mocktail Recipe: A Refreshing Lemon Lime Spritz

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A refreshing margarita mocktail recipe served on the rocks! This drink is made with fresh lime juice and lemon juice, giving it a delicious and refreshing flavor. It also has a touch of sparkling water, which gives it some light carbonation. And the best part? The salted rim makes it taste just like a margarita without the alcohol!

If you’re looking for something light and refreshing to sip, that has a similar flavor to a margarita then this is your drink!

Margarita mocktail on a marble table with a green napkin.

You will truly enjoy how delicious, light and easy this is to make. It also has the perfect balance of citrus and sweetness. I originally created this recipe to be a lemon-lime spitz, but as soon as we tasted it, with the salted rim we all screamed, it taste like a margarita! So margarita mocktail it became! It’s a fun drink that I know you’ll love!

Mocktails are a great option for any who are avoiding alcohol for any reason or even designated drivers. They can be lighter and more refreshing than cocktails, making them a great choice for sipping any time of the year.

So if you’re looking for a refreshing non-alcoholic option for a drink, this recipe is perfect!

straining a lemon lime drink into a glass.

How to Make a Margarita Mocktail

This is an easy drink to make. Here’s everything you’ll need to make this mocktail. The full recipe is in the recipe card below:

Ingredients

Lemon Juice – Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.

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.

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.

Mocktail margarita with a lime wheel

Directions

  • Rim the edge of the glass with salt.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  • Pour the lemon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup into the shaker and shake for 20 seconds.
  • Strain into a short glass, filled with ice.
  • Top with soda water and garnish with a lime.
  • If you want to add even more sweetness, top it with tonic water.

Tips for Making the Best Drink

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

Make a different flavor of simple syrup for a fun twist.

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

Use a flavored seltzer like lemon or lime.

Instead of simple syrup, sweeten this drink with agave nectar.

If you want the aromas and the depth of flavor in tequila, add in 1 ounce of Ritual Tequila Alternative.

A margarita glass dipped upside down in pink salt.

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.

lemon lime spritz.

When to Serve a Margarita Mocktail

This mocktail is perfect for any time of day! Serve it as a refreshing drink on a hot summer day, or enjoy it as a light cocktail alternative.

It’s also a great non-alcoholic option for Margarita Monday! Here are some fun occasions to serve this lime drink:

  • Summer Gatherings
  • Happy Hour
  • Holiday Gatherings

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

Dehydrated lemon on a drink.

Let us know what you think!

Whether you’re calling it a margarita mocktail or a lemon-lime spritz, I know you’re going to enjoy this super refreshing drink! Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below!

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Margarita mocktail on a marble table with a green napkin.

Margarita Mocktail – A Refreshing Lemon Lime Drink

This an easy margarita mocktail recipe that is perfect to sip any time of the year.
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Drink
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 mocktail
Calories: 90kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 1 ounce lemon juice
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • 3 ounces club soda
  • salted rim

Instructions

  • Salt the rim of the glass.
    A margarita glass dipped upside down in pink salt.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Pour in the lemon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup and shake for 20 seconds.
  • Strain into the rimmed glass filled with ice.
    straining a mocktail into a glass filled with ice.
  • Top with soda water.
    pouring club soda into a glass filled with fresh juice.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel.
    Margarita mocktail on a marble table with a green napkin.

Notes

Use agave syrup instead of simple syrup. 
Shake for 20 seconds. 
Add in orange juice instead of lemon. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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