Cinco de Mayo Margarita Mocktail (Print)

A refreshing lime-orange drink with a salted rim, bursting with bright citrus flavors for festive 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 sparkling water, chilled
08 - Ice cubes as needed
09 - Lime slices for garnish
10 - Fresh mint for garnish

# Directions:

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 is fully dissolved.
03 - Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes.
04 - Pour citrus mixture evenly into glasses, filling each about 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.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours crafting it, but honestly, you'll have it ready faster than ordering takeout.
  • The salted rim elevates everything—it's that small detail that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their first sip.
  • Perfect for anyone, whether they're celebrating, taking a break, or just craving something refreshing without the complications.
02 -
  • Don't prep the salted rim more than a few hours ahead—the salt will eventually weep moisture and lose its texture, which defeats the whole purpose.
  • If your citrus juice sits in the pitcher too long before serving, the bubbles in the sparkling water start escaping; always add the sparkling water last, just before you pour.
03 -
  • For a spicier version, slice a jalapeño and add it to the pitcher fifteen minutes before serving—it'll warm the drink with subtle heat without overpowering it.
  • Freeze thin lime slices ahead of time and use them instead of ice; they look beautiful, keep the drink cold without diluting it, and you can eat them when you're done.
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