This Margarita Mocktail recipe is alcohol-free, light, fresh and bright with lively citrus. A touch of syrup adds the popular golden hue to this virgin margarita.
This non-alcoholic margarita is perfect any time of day—from lunch to dinner—and is a delightful option for all ages. It’s especially fitting for warm-weather gatherings and Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Recipe | Cinco de Mayo Recipes | Liquid Cane Sugar | Rose’s Sweetened Lime Juice
Cinco de Mayo Recipes
If you’re planning a summer cookout or a Cinco de Mayo menu, these fresh margaritas pair beautifully with classic dishes and simple sides.
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- Corn Salad with Mayo Quick and Easy
Build a complete meal with complementary recipes like Roasted Pineapple Tomatillo Salsa, Spanish Rice, Shredded Beef Green Chiles Enchiladas and finish with Mexican Rice Pudding for dessert.
Ingredients
Fresh Citrus
Fresh citrus is key to a bright, balanced virgin margarita. If fresh fruit isn’t available, bottled juices can be used, but the flavor won’t be as vibrant.
Expect each lime to yield about 2 tablespoons of juice; an orange provides roughly 4–5 tablespoons.
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Liquid Cane Sugar
Liquid cane sugar (such as Sugar in the Raw liquid cane sugar) prevents gritty texture in the finished drink. If you can’t find a commercial liquid cane sugar, you can use simple syrup or make your own.
To make simple syrup: heat equal parts granulated sugar and water, stirring until dissolved. Cool completely and refrigerate leftovers. Note that simple syrup is typically clear, while commercial liquid cane sugar may be darker with a molasses note.
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Rose’s Sweetened Lime Juice
Rose’s Sweetened Lime Juice delivers concentrated lime flavor and is often found in the cocktail mixer section. If you can’t locate it, you can prepare a sweetened lime cordial ahead of time for a similar result.
Recipe
Prep Time: 6 minutes | Total Time: 6 minutes | Servings: 2 | Calories: 172
This virgin margarita is light and citrus-forward. The syrup gives it a lovely golden color and smooth sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 Limes, juice only (about 4 tablespoons)
- 1 Orange, juice only (about 4–5 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons liquid cane sugar (Sugar in the Raw or similar)
- 2 tablespoons Rose’s Sweetened Lime Juice
- 2/3 cup Club Soda
- 1/2 cup Ice
- Medium coarse salt (for rim)
- Lime or orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a large jar or measuring cup (about 1 quart), combine the lime juice, orange juice, liquid cane sugar, Rose’s sweetened lime juice, club soda and ice.
- Stir gently with a long-handled spoon until the sugar is incorporated and the drink is chilled.
- Pour a few teaspoons of salt onto a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rims of two glasses, then dip the rims into the salt to coat.
- Strain the mocktail through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into the salted glasses to remove pulp and ice shards.
- Add extra ice to the glasses if desired and garnish with lime or orange slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
If liquid cane sugar isn’t available, you can substitute honey, corn syrup or simple syrup. See the earlier section for a simple syrup method.
Course: Beverage | Cuisine: Mexican, Tex‑Mex | Keywords: Cinco de Mayo Margarita, No Alcohol Margarita, Virgin Margarita
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