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Virgin Margarita Cocktail Recipe
ByJames
The virgin margarita strips away the tequila but keeps everything that makes the classic sing: bright lime, subtle orange sweetness, and that iconic salted rim. Fresh citrus juice does the heavy lifting here, creating a drink that refreshes without needing alcohol to justify its place on the table.
Virgin Margarita Cocktail Recipe
Servings
1
servings
Prep time
5
minutes
Calories
95
kcal
Cook Mode
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Ingredients
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60 ml 2 fl oz fresh lime juice
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30 ml 1 fl oz fresh orange juice
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15 ml 1/2 fl oz agave syrup
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60 ml 2 fl oz sparkling water
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Coarse sea salt for rim
-
ice
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lwedge for garnish
Equipment
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Cocktail Shaker -
Jigger -
Citrus press -
Rock glass
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into the coarse salt spread on a small plate. Tap gently to remove excess.
- Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
- Add lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup to your cocktail shaker with a handful of ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water and give it one gentle stir to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the agave syrup based on your citrus. If your limes are particularly tart, add an extra of agave. Taste before adding the sparkling water and correct as needed.
