Cinco de Mayo Margarita Lime (Printable Version)

A refreshing lime and orange beverage with a salted rim, ideal for festive Cinco gatherings.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Salted Rim

01 - 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
02 - Zest of 1 lime
03 - 1 lime wedge for rimming glasses

→ Mocktail

04 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, approximately 4-5 limes
05 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, approximately 1 orange
06 - 1/4 cup agave syrup or honey
07 - 2 cups chilled sparkling water
08 - Ice cubes
09 - Lime slices for garnish
10 - Fresh mint for garnish, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine coarse sea salt and lime zest on a small plate. Rub lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip the rim into the salt mixture to coat evenly.
02 - In a pitcher, combine freshly squeezed lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup. Stir until the agave is fully dissolved.
03 - Fill each rimmed glass with ice cubes.
04 - Distribute the citrus mixture evenly into the glasses, filling each approximately halfway.
05 - Add chilled sparkling water to each glass and gently stir to combine.
06 - Garnish with lime slices and fresh mint if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like a real margarita but everyone at your table can enjoy it together without worry.
  • Fresh lime juice makes this shine in a way that bottled juice simply can't compete with.
  • You can make a big pitcher and let people help themselves, which feels more festive than fussing with individual drinks.
02 -
  • Squeeze your limes and oranges the morning of if you can; juice oxidizes and loses its brightness after a few hours sitting around.
  • Don't skimp on the sparkling water temperature—this is your secret weapon for keeping the drink crisp and preventing it from tasting watered down.
03 -
  • Fresh lime juice loses its magic after a day or two, so juice right before you plan to make these rather than planning ahead.
  • If anyone asks for a spicier version, thinly slice a jalapeño and let it float in their glass for just a few minutes before removing it—timing is everything with heat.
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