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This non-alcoholic margarita is AMAZING! Made with jalapeño cilantro easy syrup, lime juice, tonic water, and 0 alcohol.
In This Put up: Every thing You Want For a Non-Alcoholic Margarita
Lindsay’s Notes
That is my favourite non-alcoholic margarita!
There are 101 explanation why somebody may not wish to eat alcohol – proper now, personally, we’re in a season of much less alcohol consumption for various causes: bodily well being, psychological well being, younger children at residence, and many others. And on this season of much less consuming, I’ve realized that having a enjoyable, nuanced, really good margarita in your again pocket that’s extra than simply juice in a glass and doesn’t depend on alcohol is a very nice life improve.
So mainly, I make this on a regular basis now. A number of instances every week. I preserve my lime juice stocked, my easy syrup stocked, and it’s prepared for me each time.
How this began: we had been having pals over for the Tremendous Bowl and we needed a non-alcoholic margarita choice for a number of of the buddies in attendance. And I began googling.
A variety of the non-alcoholic margarita recipes I discovered on-line relied actually closely on simply juices and glowing water, and whereas I’m certain these style nice, they don’t have that signature bitterness OR something actually attention-grabbing taking place with the flavour to make your mouth simply gentle up with pleasure and make up for the dearth of alcohol. I actually needed one thing extra enjoyable and particular than simply lime juice and orange juice with glowing water.
So the place we ended up is correct right here:
- lime juice
- jalapeño cilantro easy syrup – for warmth, and likewise for a recent herbaceous taste
- tonic water – for a little bit of bitterness and depth
- a Tajin rim – for texture, saltiness, and a quick punch of warmth
Three components, no alcohol, one actually actually glad mama over right here.
I like this drink a lot – now formally declaring this my Drink of Summer time 2023.
For an additional knockout NA summer time drink, this cucumber lime agua fresca has been made in our home not less than 78 instances. I like it a lot.
Non-Alcoholic Margarita Video
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This non-alcoholic margarita is AMAZING! Made with jalapeño cilantro easy syrup, lime juice, tonic water, and 0 alcohol.
A Single Non-Alcoholic Margarita:
For the Jalapeño Cilantro Easy Syrup:
For the Tajin Rim:
- To make the easy syrup: Deliver the sugar, water, cilantro, and jalapeño to a low simmer in a small saucepan for about 5 minutes. You need the sugar to dissolve and among the taste of the cilantro and jalapeño to steep into the liquid. Pressure out the cilantro and jalapeño, and reserve the syrup in a jar or small pitcher within the fridge for a number of weeks. I love having this available to throw quick, enjoyable, straightforward drinks collectively!
- For the Tajin rim: Combine the sugar, salt, and Tajin on a small plate. Brush a little bit of lime juice or easy syrup on the facet or rim of the glass and instantly dip it into the Tajin combination so it sticks to the facet or rim of the glass. Stunning!
- To make the NA margaritas: Throw just a few ice cubes within the glass. For every marg, I sometimes use 1.5 ounces lime juice, 2 ounces easy syrup, and tonic water to style. It’s also possible to use a shaker right here to combine, or simply pour all of it into the glass and provides it a delicate swish to stir. ENJOY YOUR MOMENT.
Notes
Tonic Water: Tonic water doesn’t have alcohol, nevertheless it incorporates small quantities of quinine which provides it that deliciously bitter taste that mimics alcohol. Some folks might be delicate to quinine, and it’s endorsed to keep away from it throughout being pregnant. In case you are quinine-averse for any purpose, don’t fear, you’ve different choices. If the bitterness is essential to you, I’d sub a glittery water with some type of bitter ingredient to it, like grapefruit. It’s also possible to add a splash of your favourite bitters, which technically are alcoholic however they’re utilized in such small quantities that many individuals use them in mocktails. When you don’t thoughts a drink that’s on the sweeter facet, that is additionally scrumptious with any of the glowing juices at Dealer Joe’s (I *love* their glowing watermelon juice on this) or every other retailers that promote enjoyable styles of glowing drinks. A plain glowing water like Topo Chico would even be nice.
Limes: I purchase an enormous bag of limes for this after which simply juice all of them directly so I’ve a bunch of lime juice within the fridge. I take advantage of this little juicer for juicing!
Pitchers: I take advantage of these cute little glass milk pitchers (affiliate hyperlink) each summer time for storing my easy syrups, agua frescas, iced espresso, a lot of various things. For these margs, I juice a bunch of limes forward after which preserve one pitcher of lime juice and one of many easy syrup within the fridge for tremendous quick margs anytime the craving strikes! Final life hack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook dinner Time: 5 minutes
- Class: Drink
- Methodology: Shake
- Delicacies: Mexican-Impressed
Key phrases: zero proof cocktail, non-alcoholic margarita, mocktail recipe
Can I Drink This Margarita If I’m Pregnant?
Sure, however it is best to use one thing else instead of the tonic water.
As written, this margarita makes use of tonic water which incorporates quinine. It’s what provides it a bitter taste and prevents it from being overly candy. Since quinine is just not advisable for consumption throughout being pregnant, I’d in all probability suggest making this with some type of different.
Alternate options to tonic water:
- A glowing water like Topo Chico
- Quinine-free tonic water
- A bitter-forward glowing water like grapefruit Spindrift or one thing related
- Glowing juice, like watermelon juice from Dealer Joe’s
I promise it’ll nonetheless be scrumptious – I make it with tonic water subs on a regular basis!
And congratulations! ❤️
Can I Use Non-Alcoholic Tequila For This Margarita?
You would! I’d simply exchange the tonic water along with your tequila.
Personally, I don’t purchase or drink non-alcoholic spirits simply because they’re costly and we don’t use them usually sufficient and traditionally I haven’t all the time appreciated the style of them. So personally, I don’t use any NA subs.
I discover that this mixture of some “common” components will make a tremendous stand-in for a margarita if you wish to skip the alcohol, which is why I like this recipe! No particular merchandise required.
How Spicy Is This Margarita?
Not spicy in any respect. There’s warmth, and you’ll undoubtedly style the jalapeño within the syrup, nevertheless it’s not sizzling in your mouth spicy. When you WANTED it to be spicier, I’d use a better ratio of Tajin to salt / sugar on the rim, and I’d additionally add one other jalapeño or two to the easy syrup!