This non-alcoholic margarita is AMAZING! Made with jalapeño cilantro simple syrup, lime juice, tonic water, and zero alcohol.
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This is my favorite non-alcoholic margarita!
There are 101 reasons why someone might not want to consume alcohol – right now, personally, we are in a season of less alcohol consumption for a number of reasons: physical health, mental health, young kids at home, etc. And in this season of less drinking, I’ve realized that having a fun, nuanced, actually good margarita in your back pocket that is more than just juice in a glass and doesn’t rely on alcohol is a really great life upgrade.
So basically, I make this all the time now. Multiple times a week. I keep my lime juice stocked, my simple syrup stocked, and it’s ready for me whenever.
How this started: we were having friends over for the Super Bowl and we wanted a non-alcoholic margarita option for several of the friends in attendance. And I started googling.
A lot of the non-alcoholic margarita recipes I found online relied really heavily on just juices and sparkling water, and while I’m sure those taste great, they don’t have that signature bitterness OR anything really interesting happening with the flavor to make your mouth just light up with excitement and make up for the lack of alcohol. I really wanted something more fun and special than just lime juice and orange juice with sparkling water.
So where we ended up is right here:
- lime juice
- jalapeño cilantro simple syrup – for heat, and also for a fresh herbaceous flavor
- tonic water – for a bit of bitterness and depth
- a Tajin rim – for texture, saltiness, and a fast punch of heat
Three ingredients, no alcohol, one really really happy mama over here.
I love this drink so much – now officially declaring this my Drink of Summer 2023.
For another knockout NA summer drink, this cucumber lime agua fresca has been made in our house at least 78 times. I love it so much.
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Can you substitute tequila for a Margarita?
Lazy, yes. A real margarita, no. The real Margarita FROM Mexico where my friend went for 6 months every year is this. 3 parts Tequila, 2 parts Triple Sec, 1 part fresh lemon juice, 1 part fresh lime juice. Try this one and you will leave the BA poor substitute forever.
What are the best substitutes for butter?
The substitute that you might want to use depends on what you are using butter for. In baking you can use any fat such as olive oil, nut butters, or even avocados. In baking you can also substitute non-fats for butter such as Greek yogurt, mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, or even applesauce. For replacing butter as a spread, you can use any fat, hummus, avocado, nut butter, or cheese. For cooking, canola oil can be a great sub, or avocado oil is also good because it has a high smoke point.
What can I substitute for a triple sec Margarita?
If you want to prepare a margarita but are out of triple sec, you can use Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or orange curaçao as substitutes. Each of these substitutes will change the margarita flavor slightly, so experiment to find the combination that you like best.
Is Cointreau a good substitute for a Margarita?
Cointreau is the perfect Triple Sec substitute for margaritas and beyond. Not sure whether to grab a bottle? There are loads of Cointreau drinks like the Perfect Margarita, Margarita Variations, Sidecar , Cosmopolitan and more.