Cinco de Mayo Margarita Mocktail (Printable Version)

Zesty lime and orange drink with a salted rim, perfect for festive Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

# What You 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 freshly squeezed lime juice
05 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
06 - 1/4 cup agave syrup
07 - 2 cups chilled sparkling water
08 - Ice cubes as needed
09 - Lime slices for garnish
10 - Fresh mint for garnish

# How To Make:

01 - Combine coarse sea 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 - Pour lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup into a pitcher. Stir until agave is fully dissolved.
03 - Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes.
04 - Distribute citrus mixture evenly into glasses, filling each about halfway.
05 - Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
06 - Add lime slices and fresh mint as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours perfecting it, but honestly takes ten minutes flat.
  • Everyone at the party gets something special, whether they drink alcohol or not, and nobody feels like they're missing out.
  • The salt rim is that little detail that makes it feel fancy without requiring any fancy skills.
02 -
  • If your limes are hard as rocks, microwave them for fifteen seconds and they'll give up their juice without a fight—I learned this the painful way after squeezing the same lime four times.
  • The agave won't dissolve properly in cold liquid if you don't stir it enough, and you'll end up with sweet pockets at the bottom that throw off every sip.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for five minutes before serving—cold glass makes the drink feel extra refreshing and keeps it cold longer without needing as much ice.
  • Make the citrus mixture ahead of time and keep it in the fridge, then just add ice and sparkling water when guests arrive so you're not squeezing limes while people are waiting.
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