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A margarita mocktail with a lime wedge.
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Margarita Mocktail Recipe

This Virgin Margarita Mocktail will be your favorite thing this summer! Made with fresh lime juice, sparkling water, and honey, you'll find it has the perfect balance of tart and sweet to awaken your tastebuds on those lazy summery afternoons.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 Tablespoon hot water
  • 3 Tablespoons lime juice
  • ¾ cup sparkling water
  • coarse salt
  • lime slices
  • ice

Instructions

  • Run a slice of lime along the rim of the glass. Pour a handful of coarse salt onto a small plate. Turn the glass upside down and twist it back and forth on the plate to coat the rim of your glass with salt.
    lime slices, coarse salt
  • Fill the prepared glass half full with ice cubes. Pour the lime juice into the prepared glass.
    ice, 3 Tablespoons lime juice
  • Mix honey and hot water in a small glass until honey is fully dissolved. Pour into prepared glass.
    2 teaspoons honey, 1 Tablespoon hot water
  • Add the sparkling water and stir well. Serve with a fresh lime wedge on the rim and enjoy!
    ¾ cup sparkling water

Notes

 
Storage
  • Make Ahead: Pour your prepared ingredients into a container, like a jar with a lid, close it, and place it in the refrigerator. When ready to enjoy, prepare your glass, fill it with ice, give the jar a good shake, and pour!
  • Store: Store any leftover mocktail in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Keep it in a sealed container to maintain its fizz and flavor.
Make a batch
​If you want to make a larger amount of this recipe, simply multiply everything equally. This recipe makes 1 serving, so if you’re looking to make 4 servings, you will need to multiply each ingredient by 4. You can do this easily in a larger container and pour it into your glasses afterward.
Substitutions
  • ​There are so many variations of mocktail margaritas. You can easily add any flavor that suits you to this base. Feel free to experiment with some additional fresh squeezed juice, such as grapefruit, orange, or even strawberry. 
  • You can substitute the honey for any variation of sweetener that you prefer. Each sweetener has varying levels of sweetness; you may need to adjust the amount needed depending on your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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