Virgin Margarita

Learn the two ways to make a non-alcoholic version of the classic lime margarita! This Virgin Margarita is refreshing, light and perfect for margarita night.

Course Non-Alcoholic Drink

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings serving

Calories 101kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons coarse salt or sugar, for rim
lime wedge for garnish

With zero-proof spirits

1 ½ ounces zero-proof tequila alternative
1 ounce lime juice fresh-squeezed
1 ounce agave nectar or simple syrup
½ ounce orange juice fresh-squeezed

Without zero-proof spirits

2 ounces lime juice fresh-squeezed
1 ounce agave nectar or simple syrup
1 ounce orange juice fresh-squeezed

Instructions

Place sugar or salt on a plate. Rub a lime wedge around the edge of the glass. Roll the rim in the salt or sugar to coat.
If you are serving them on the rocks, add ice to the glass.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the tequila alternative (if using), lime juice, agave nectar and orange juice.
Cover and shake well. Strain it into the prepared glass.
Garnish with a slice of lime or lime wedge.

Notes

There are two ways to make a virgin margarita: with a zero-proof spirit that tastes like tequila or without. Try them both and pick your favorite! (I like them both but I love the punch of extra flavor you get from the zero-proof tequila.)

Here are some tips and tricks for making this recipe:

A tequila alternative will make this drink taste the most like the real deal.
Fresh juices are sweeter and less tart than bottled concentrate, making these margaritas nicer to sip.
Use a quality coarse salt or sanding sugar for the rim.
Add a garnish of a lime wedge or a lime slice on the rim.

Nutrition

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