Cinco de Mayo Margarita Mocktail (Printable)

A vibrant lime and orange drink with a salted rim and sparkling water, perfect for festive gatherings.

# 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
09 - Lime slices for garnish
10 - Fresh mint for garnish, optional

# Directions:

01 - Combine 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 - Pour citrus mixture evenly into glasses, filling each approximately 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes, which means you can go from idea to clinking glasses faster than you'd expect.
  • The salted rim isn't just decoration—it brings an unexpected savory brightness that makes every sip feel intentional.
  • You get to feel fancy without any complicated techniques or ingredients hiding in specialty stores.
02 -
  • If your juice isn't cold enough before mixing, the drink will warm up too quickly—chill everything in the fridge for at least an hour before your guests arrive.
  • Add the sparkling water last and never stir too vigorously, or you'll lose the fizz that makes this feel special.
03 -
  • Mix your juice and agave in the pitcher 30 minutes before serving, then refrigerate so every component is already cold when you assemble—this prevents the drink from warming up on its own.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, batch the citrus mixture in a large pitcher the night before, then simply add ice and sparkling water when guests arrive.
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