Cinco de Mayo Margarita Mocktail (Print Version)

Zesty margarita mocktail bursting with citrus flavors, finished with a festive lime and salt rim.

# What You'll 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 4–5 limes)
05 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (approximately 1 orange)
06 - 1/4 cup agave syrup or honey
07 - 2 cups chilled sparkling water
08 - Ice cubes as needed
09 - Lime slices for garnish
10 - Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Mix coarse sea salt with lime zest on a small plate. Rub the lime wedge along the edge of each glass, then dip the glass rim into the salt mixture to coat evenly.
02 - In a pitcher, combine lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup. Stir thoroughly to dissolve the sweetener.
03 - Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes.
04 - Distribute the citrus mixture evenly among the glasses, filling each about halfway.
05 - Pour chilled sparkling water into each glass and gently stir to blend.
06 - Garnish with lime slices and fresh mint. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes so bright and lively that even adults forget it's alcohol-free.
  • The salted rim and fresh juice make every sip feel festive and luxurious.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the rim before salting, the mix slides right off—I learned this the sticky way.
  • Chill the sparkling water separately; warm bubbles turn the drink flat before serving.
03 -
  • Zest the lime with a microplane right onto the salt so you capture every essential oil.
  • Use crushed ice only if you want a slushy texture, but large cubes are best for slow sipping.
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