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Refreshing virgin margarita in a salt-rimmed glass with lime wheel garnish and ice cubes.

Virgin Margarita

 

This classic Virgin Margarita is zesty, tangy, and completely alcohol-free—perfect for parties, barbecues, or just a refreshing midday treat. Made with fresh lime juice, a hint of orange, and a splash of fizz, it’s the ultimate mocktail for anyone craving that bold margarita flavor without the booze.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

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

  • ½ oz orange syrup or fresh orange juice

  • ½ oz agave syrup (or simple syrup)

  • 2 oz lemon-lime soda (or sparkling water)

  • Ice cubes

  • Optional: Salt or sugar for rimming the glass

  • Garnish: Lime wheel, orange slice, or mint sprig

Instructions

  1. Rim your glass: Rub a lime wedge around the rim, then dip in salt or sugar.

  2. Mix the mocktail base: Add lime juice, orange syrup, agave syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker.

  3. Shake it up: Shake well until chilled, about 10–15 seconds.

  4. Strain & serve: Strain into your prepared glass filled with ice.

  5. Add fizz: Top with lemon-lime soda or sparkling water.

  6. Garnish & enjoy: Add a lime wheel or orange slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Swap soda for sparkling water if you want it less sweet.

  • Make it frozen by blending all ingredients with 1–1½ cups of ice.

  • Add muddled jalapeño or a Tajín rim for a spicy twist.

  • Batch it for parties by mixing everything but the soda in a pitcher; add bubbles when ready to serve.

  • Author: ANA ARMAS
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drinks / Mocktails
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 glass
  • Calories: 65
  • Sugar: ~14g (depending on sweetener used)NO
  • Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Protein: 0g

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