Cinco de Mayo Margarita Mocktail (Print Version)

Refreshing lime and orange citrus drink finished with a festive salted rim.

# Components:

→ Salted Rim

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

→ Mocktail

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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Mix coarse salt and lime zest on a small plate. Rub lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip 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 - Distribute citrus mixture evenly into glasses, filling each approximately halfway.
05 - Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
06 - Add lime slices and fresh mint if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and festive but takes barely ten minutes from start to sip.
  • Fresh citrus means you actually taste the lime and orange, not artificial flavors masking a boring base.
  • Works beautifully for everyone at the party—no one feels left out whether they're drinking alcohol or not.
02 -
  • Don't let agave sit in the juice too long or it'll crystallize on you; mix and serve within a few hours for best results.
  • The difference between an okay mocktail and a great one is literally the temperature of that sparkling water—ice-cold is non-negotiable.
03 -
  • Buy limes that feel waxy and smooth rather than bumpy—they're fresher and have thinner skin, which means more juice inside.
  • If you don't have a citrus juicer, cut your limes in half and squeeze them in your bare hands over a fine mesh strainer; it's slower but honestly more satisfying.
Return