Strawberry Lime Mocktail Margarita Recipe
This refreshing Strawberry Lime Mocktail Margarita is a vibrant, non-alcoholic beverage featuring fresh strawberries, zesty lime juice, and a touch of sweetness from honey, perfectly balanced with sparkling water or ginger beer. Rimmed with flaky salt, it offers a sophisticated, tangy twist to your typical mocktail, ideal for summer gatherings or anytime you want a festive, alcohol-free drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Mocktail Ingredients
- 3–4 medium fresh strawberries
- 0.75 ounces lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 Tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 2 ounces orange juice (fresh or store-bought)
- Club soda, sparkling water, or ginger beer (to taste)
For Glass Rim
- Flaky salt (for rimming the glass)
- Ice (for filling the glass)
Instructions
- Rim Glass With Salt: Start by rimming your glass with flaky salt. To do this, moisten the rim of the glass with a lime wedge or water, then dip it into flaky salt so it sticks evenly around the edge. Fill the glass with ice to keep the drink chilled.
- Blend or Muddle Strawberries: Place the fresh strawberries in a blender or a sturdy glass and either blend them until smooth or muddle them thoroughly using a muddler or spoon. This releases their sweet juices and creates a fruity base.
- Mix Ingredients in Cocktail Shaker: Transfer the muddled strawberries into a cocktail shaker along with lime juice, honey (or agave syrup), and orange juice. Add ice to the shaker and shake well to mix and chill the ingredients.
- Pour Into Glass & Top With Soda: Strain or pour the mixed mocktail into the prepared salted glass filled with ice. Top the drink with your choice of ginger beer, club soda, or sparkling water to add fizz and balance the flavors. Stir gently if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or agave syrup according to taste.
- For an extra burst of citrus, garnish with a lime wedge or strawberry slice on the glass rim.
- Use freshly squeezed lime and orange juice for the best flavor profile.
- Ginger beer adds a spicy kick, while club soda and sparkling water provide a more neutral fizz.
- To keep it vegan, ensure honey is replaced with agave syrup.
Keywords: strawberry mocktail, lime mocktail, non-alcoholic margarita, summer drink, fruit mocktail, refreshing beverage
