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Salt-rimmed glass of bright Virgin Margarita mocktail with lime wheel garnish

3-Ingredient Virgin Margarita

This zesty, alcohol-free margarita delivers all the classic tang without the tequila. Just fresh lime juice, agave syrup, and orange juice shaken over ice create a perfectly balanced mocktail that’s ready in minutes and loved by everyone—from kids to grandparents—on scorching summer days or laid-back movie nights.

  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Yield: 1 mocktail 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)

  • 1 oz agave syrup (or honey/simple syrup)

  • 1 oz fresh orange juice

  • Ice cubes

  • Coarse salt, for rimming the glass

Instructions

  1. Salt the rim – Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or rocks glass. Dip the rim into coarse salt and gently twist to coat.

  2. Combine ingredients – In a cocktail shaker or mason jar, add lime juice, agave syrup, and orange juice.

  3. Shake – Fill the shaker with ice, seal tightly, and shake for about 10 seconds until thoroughly chilled.

  4. Serve – Strain into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Spicy twist: Muddle a few jalapeño slices in the shaker before adding the juices.

  • Frozen version: Blend the three ingredients with 1 cup ice until slushy.

  • Sweeter or tarter: Adjust agave syrup up or down to taste, or add a splash of sparkling water for light fizz.

  • Batching: Multiply ingredients by the number of guests, stir in a pitcher with ice, and strain into salt-rimmed glasses on demand.

  • Author: ANA ARMAS
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage / Mocktail
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired / Mocktail

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 drink (≈ 4 fl oz / 120 ml)
  • Calories: ~115 kcal
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~28 g (≈ 24 g sugar)
  • Protein: 0 g

Keywords: Virgin Margarita, Non-alcoholic Margarita, Margarita Mocktail, Easy Virgin Margarita, Simple Margarita Mocktail