Cinco de Mayo Margarita Mocktail (Printable view)

Zesty lime mocktail with orange and sparkling water, finished with a salted rim. Perfect for festive occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Salted Rim

01 - 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
02 - Zest of 1 lime
03 - 1 lime wedge for rimming glasses

→ Mocktail

04 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (approximately 4 to 5 limes)
05 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (approximately 1 orange)
06 - 1/4 cup agave syrup or honey for non-vegan option
07 - 2 cups chilled sparkling water
08 - Ice cubes
09 - Lime slices for garnish (optional)
10 - Fresh mint for garnish (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Combine coarse sea salt and lime zest on a small plate. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim into the salt mixture to create an even coating.
02 - In a pitcher, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
03 - Place ice cubes in each glass, filling to preference.
04 - Distribute the citrus mixture evenly among the glasses, filling each to the halfway mark.
05 - Add chilled sparkling water to each glass and stir gently to combine.
06 - Adorn with lime slices and fresh mint if desired. Serve immediately to preserve effervescence.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes just like a classic margarita—with all the zing and none of the hangover.
  • The lime and orange juices create a refreshing base that makes you want to sip all afternoon.
02 -
  • When rimming the glasses, if they're wet instead of just juicy, the salt clumps up and slides off—keep them just lightly moistened.
  • Chilled sparkling water keeps the citrus sharp; I once used room temperature, and the drink lost its sparkle fast.
03 -
  • Start with chilled ingredients to keep the mocktail crisp and refreshing longer.
  • A tiny bit of lime zest as garnish is my secret for an extra burst of aroma.
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