This crisp and cool virgin margarita has a tart lemon, lime taste that is so clean and refreshing!
This easy to drink beverage could easily become your go-to mocktail!
My favorite Mexican restaurant is in a new trendy part of downtown Cincinnati. It has limited seating, so the wait is always too long. But it is well worth it!. Their menu is small, but besides tacos and margaritas, what more do you need?
The last time my husband and I dined there, I opted to skip the margarita and try their fresh-squeezed lemonade instead. This was hands down the best lemonade I have ever tasted. I realized that it’s not just the tequila that is important in a margarita, it’s the fresh citrus that makes the difference!
That lemonade inspired me to make this easy virgin margarita recipe.
What Is A Virgin Margarita?
A margarita is a cocktail consisting of tequila, orange liqueur, (triple sec or Cointreau) and lime juice. It is often served with salt on the rim of the glass.
This drink is served shaken with ice, blended with ice, or without ice.
A virgin margarita takes out the tequila but leaves the flavor!
How Do You Make This Virgin Margarita?
The first thing we need to talk about is what is needed to make this mocktail. For this recipe, I used:
- 2 cups of ice
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Juice from 2 limes
- Juice from half an orange
- 12 oz lemon flavored club soda
- Sugar
Combine ice, citrus juices and club soda to a cocktail shaker. Add sugar if desired. Shake and serve over ice. Garnish with citrus slices.
There are a number of ways you can adapt this recipe. You could use:
Lemonade
Lemon or lime concentrate (partially thawed if you want a frozen margarita)
Splash of orange juice or orange juice concentrate
Lemon-lime soda
Unflavored club soda or sparkling water
Gingerale
The tart citrus flavor with a little effervescence makes this mocktail the ideal beverage for any occasion. It is easy to make, completely adaptable to your own tastes and is made with ingredients you probably have on hand.
It is a crisp, refreshing drink that anyone can enjoy!
More alcohol-free drinks to enjoy:
Lemon Lime Virgin Margarita
This crisp and cool virgin margarita has a tart lemon, lime taste that is so clean and refreshing! This will be your favorite summertime beverage!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of ice
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Juice from 2 limes
- Juice from half an orange
- 12 oz lemon flavored club soda
- sugar to taste
Instructions
- Combine ice, citrus juices and club soda to a cocktail shaker. Add sugar to your taste. Shake and serve over ice. Garnish with citrus slices.
Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 294Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 226mgCarbohydrates 79gFiber 9gSugar 53gProtein 4g
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
This looks so refreshing! What a perfect summer drink!
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
Beautiful photos and a refreshing drink! We love citrus, so this is perfect.
Lane and Holly (withtwospoons) says
This looks perfect for summer at the lake!
Abigail Raines says
I love this! Very summer-perfect and refreshing indeed!
Alyssa says
Looks delicious!! Can’t wait to try it!
Kristen Chidsey says
Fresh lemonade is best! And no tequila means I stay upright and not sick to my stomach 😉
Lori Vachon says
Looks so refreshing and perfect for warm weather enjoyment!
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
I love my splenda liquid sweetener! I can’t wait to try this with it next!
ashley - baker by nature says
How refreshing!
beth says
This looks like a low calorie delicious refreshing summer drink!
Meg McElroy says
I love fresh citrus and this sounds superb! I have only one question – doesn’t the soda go flat from shaking? I think I’d be tempted to add it afterwards.
Tanya Schroeder says
I didn’t find that that soda went flat. You can definitely add it later!
Meg McElroy says
Thank you, Tanya! I made it, added soda afterwards. IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!! I made it for a friend who doesn’t drink alcohol – so she would have a mock-tail for a gathering – she really enjoyed it. It didn’t get past my drinking friends – they wanted the tequila – but those of us who did not want to drink in the mid-afternoon (lol!)
were very happy! Thanks again!
Stephanie says
It says it is almost 300 calories. Is that due to the citrus juices? I would have thought it would be way less, especially with using the artificial sweetener.
Tanya Schroeder says
It is correct I would think it does have a lot to do with the juice.