Because the homemade bases already have some sweetness added, there is no additional syrup as I mentioned before– so it’s kind of like a skinny Margarita in that way, without the booze. So today, Chris will show you his own DIY non-alcoholic tequila base, which you can learn to make, too. One of my personal favorites is Ritual zero-proof tequila, which does a pretty good job replacing the booze but still falls slightly flat. Making Margarita Mocktails is all about finding the perfect balance of sweet and tart. This strawberry margarita recipe is frosty, fruity and refreshing A spin on the classic cocktail, it’s easy to make with frozen berries. No sparkling water, simple syrup, or Margarita mix necessary.īack up a second– a non-alcoholic substitute for tequila? Heck yeah! There are plenty of craft, zero-proof spirits on market these days, which you can sub in for liquor. Virgin Margarita Ingredients Skip the margarita mix and make this drink from scratch. It is easy to make, completely adaptable to your own tastes and is made with ingredients you probably have on hand.We’re making this non-alcoholic version of the classic drink with our homemade non-alcoholic substitute for tequila, our triple sec orange liqueur substitute, and fresh lime juice. A classic homemade margarita is made with lime juice and triple sec, which is an orange liquor. The tart citrus flavor with a little effervescence makes this mocktail the ideal beverage for any occasion. Virgin margaritas have lime juice and orange juice, fresh squeezed. Stir together and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. The amazing Aneel at Basic Kitchen in Charleston. Splash of orange juice or orange juice concentrate In a large pitcher (64 ounces) combine the fresh orange juice, lime juice and simple syrup. Earthy, tart and wonderful as a floater on top of a virgin margarita. Lemon or lime concentrate (partially thawed if you want a frozen margarita) There are a number of ways you can adapt this recipe. For this recipe, I used:Ĭombine ice, citrus juices and club soda to a cocktail shaker.

The first thing we need to talk about is what is needed to make this mocktail. This drink is served shaken with ice, blended with ice, or without ice.Ī virgin margarita takes out the tequila but leaves the flavor! It is often served with salt on the rim of the glass. That lemonade inspired me to make this easy virgin margarita recipe.Ī margarita is a cocktail consisting of tequila, orange liqueur, (triple sec or Cointreau) and lime juice. I realized that it’s not just the tequila that is important in a margarita, it’s the fresh citrus that makes the difference! This was hands down the best lemonade I have ever tasted. Start by squeezing the juice from three or four limes into a cocktail shaker.

The last time my husband and I dined there, I opted to skip the margarita and try their fresh-squeezed lemonade instead. Their menu is small, but besides tacos and margaritas, what more do you need? It has limited seating, so the wait is always too long. Servings 1 mocktail Bartender Mode Prevent your screen from going to sleep Ingredients 2 oz Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative 1 oz lime juice. My favorite Mexican restaurant is in a new trendy part of downtown Cincinnati. This virgin margarita recipe was chosen as a result of testing several versions of a non-alcoholic margarita with Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative. This easy to drink beverage could easily become your go-to mocktail! This crisp and cool virgin margarita has a tart lemon, lime taste that is so clean and refreshing!