Cinco de Mayo Margarita Mocktail (Printable)

A bright lime and orange drink with a salted rim, ideal for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salted Rim

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

→ Mocktail

04 - 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, approximately 4-5 limes
05 - 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, approximately 1 orange
06 - 1/4 cup agave syrup
07 - 2 cups chilled sparkling water
08 - Ice cubes
09 - Lime slices for garnish, optional
10 - Fresh mint for garnish, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine coarse salt and lime zest on a small plate. Rub lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip rim into salt mixture to coat evenly.
02 - In a pitcher, combine lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup. Stir until agave dissolves completely.
03 - Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes to the top.
04 - Pour citrus mixture evenly into glasses, filling each approximately halfway.
05 - Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
06 - Garnish with lime slices and fresh mint if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that sophisticated salt-rimmed margarita experience without anyone feeling left out of the party.
  • It comes together in 10 minutes flat, so you're not stuck in the kitchen when guests arrive.
  • The brightness of fresh lime and orange tastes genuinely celebratory, not like you're settling for a "mocktail."
02 -
  • If your agave syrup won't dissolve in the pitcher, warm it slightly in a small pan first—cold liquid just won't break it down fast enough.
  • Don't prep the salted rims more than an hour ahead, or they'll absorb moisture from the air and taste clumpy instead of crispy.
03 -
  • Roll your limes and oranges on the counter before cutting them—it breaks down the inner walls and releases more juice with less squeezing.
  • Taste your agave syrup straight before using it; some brands are mild and some are intensely sweet, so you might want slightly less or more than the recipe calls for.
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