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Virgin margarita
Bright lime and orange with a salt rim. Shake it with ice for a frothy top or batch it in a pitcher.
- 10 min active
- Serves 8
- Classic mocktails
Instructions
- Mix. Stir lime juice, orange juice, agave, and water together in a pitcher.
- Chill. Refrigerate until very cold.
- Salt the rims. Moisten the rims with a lime wheel and dip in salt.
- Serve. Add the sparkling water, pour over ice, and garnish with a lime wheel.
Hosting tip: For a crowd, rim glasses an hour ahead and let them dry upside down on a tray.
Make it ahead
Mix everything except soda and ice up to 8 hours ahead and refrigerate.
Variations
Blend with 4 cups of ice for a frozen version, or add 1 cup mango puree.
Great for
Serve it at game day and Dry January parties. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- Cocktail shaker setFor shaken drinks and frothy tops
- MuddlerPresses herbs and fruit
- Highball glasses, set of 8The all-purpose mocktail glass
- Citrus juicerFresh juice makes the biggest difference
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Questions
Can I batch this ahead?
Yes. Mix everything except soda or ice ahead of time and refrigerate. Add the fizzy parts right before serving.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.
