Description
Craving the vibrant taste of a margarita without the alcohol? This easy margarita mocktail recipe delivers all the zesty citrus flavor in a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink. Made with fresh lime, lemon, and orange juice, it’s perfect for gatherings, brunches, or a relaxing evening at home. Quick to prepare and bursting with natural goodness—no tequila needed!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (8–10 limes)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
- 1/4 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 2 tbsp agave nectar
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
- Coarse salt (for rimming glasses)
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedges and orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Rim the Glasses
Rub a lime wedge around each glass rim. Dip in coarse salt and set aside or chill. - Step 2: Mix Citrus Base
In a pitcher, combine lime juice, lemon juice, and orange juice. Stir well. - Step 3: Add Sweeteners
Stir in simple syrup and agave nectar. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. - Step 4: Chill (optional but recommended)
Refrigerate the mix for 30 minutes to enhance flavor blending. - Step 5: Assemble Mocktails
Fill salt-rimmed glasses with ice. Pour citrus mix until 3/4 full. Top with sparkling water. Stir gently. - Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Garnish with lime wedges and orange slices. Serve immediately for the best fizz and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh citrus juice for best taste.
- To reduce sugar, replace simple syrup with monk fruit or stevia.
- Don’t pre-mix with sparkling water to preserve carbonation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American / Mexican Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 145 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg