You need not miss out on those delicious margaritas if alcohol isn’t your thing. Tastessence brings you a list of recipes containing virgin versions of the margarita.
Know what maketh the real margarita.
To make a close-to-original virgin margarita, you need to replicate the taste of the liquors you’d be omitting; in this case, it’s tequila and triple sec. Therefore, you need to add ingredients like lemon juice and orange zest to impart the tangy taste of tequila and the citrus-y bitterness of triple sec.
For whatever reason you’re keeping away from alcohol, it’s bound to be a good decision. Maybe you wish to bypass the sinful calories that come by way of those delectable, yet devilish cocktails. Or perhaps, you’re assigned the duty of the responsible driver.
Our lineup of these easy-to-make virgin margaritas are sure to delight you, seeing as you’re skipping the alcohol. They are fruity, colorful, and completely flavorsome on their own, without the added drama that comes from alcohol.
Mix, sip, and enjoy!
5 Ways to Make Virgin Margarita
The margarita being a tropical cocktail sees various fruit infusions being added to the basic version. Doing so not just lends it an interesting flavor, but also makes it look inviting. Therefore, we’re also going to begin by giving you the classic recipe of virgin margarita, followed by the fruity versions.
Remember, a margarita, be it virgin or alcoholic, needs to be served in a particular manner:
- Always use a long-stemmed margarita glass for the drink.
- Don’t forget to rub a lemon wedge on the rim and dip it in coarse salt before you pour the mix in the glass.
Note: To serve a frozen version of any margarita, combine all the liquid ingredients into a blender, add 4 – 5 ice cubes, and blend until it gets slushy. Your drink is ready to serve.
Classic Virgin Margarita
You’ll need:
Sugar syrup, 2 oz.
Lime juice, 1 oz.
Lemon juice, 1 oz.
Orange juice, 1 oz.
Ice cubes, 4 – 5
Lime wedge/orange rind, for garnish
Procedure:
Mix all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add the ice cubes. Shake the mix until it gets sufficiently chilled. Pour it into a prepared margarita glass as described above. Begin to sip at a leisurely pace.
Strawberry Margarita
You’ll need:
Lemon-flavored soda, 2 oz.
Strawberries, 2
Limeade concentrate, 1 oz.
Orange juice, 1 oz.
Ice cubes, 4 – 5
Procedure:
Place strawberries in a blender, to which you add the limeade, orange juice, and ice cubes. Blend it until smooth. Fill the glass to about ⅔ capacity and top it up with lemon soda just before you serve it.
Mango Margarita
You’ll need:
Lime juice, 1 oz.
Orange juice, 1 oz.
Sugar, 1 tsp.
Ripe mango cubes, ½ cup
Ice cubes, 4 – 5
Procedure:
Blend together all the ingredients until you get a slushy consistency. Mango margaritas taste best when you make a frozen version of them. You can garnish it with a couple of mint leaves.
Watermelon Margarita
You’ll need:
Lime juice , 1 oz.
Orange juice, 1 oz.
Sugar, 1 tsp.
Watermelon cubes, ½ cup
Ice cubes, 4 – 5
Procedure:
Pour the lime juice, orange juice, sugar, and half of the watermelon cubes into a blender. Add ice cubes and blend until the mix is smooth. Pour this into a margarita glass. Now, take the remaining watermelon cubes, finely chop them, and top up the drink. The tiny watermelon pieces lend an interesting texture to the drink.
Grapefruit Margarita
You’ll need:
Lime juice, 1 oz.
Orange juice, 1 oz.
Pink grapefruit juice, 1 oz.
Sugar, 1 tsp.
Ice cubes, 4 – 5
Procedure:
Blend all the ingredients together to form a smooth mixture. You can increase the quantity of grapefruit juice to enhance the coloring in the drink. In case you’re serving this to children, you can line the glass with sugar instead of salt.
The margarita is a rather versatile and adaptable drink that goes well with various fruit infusions. Who said non-alcoholic drinks had to be boring?
