Zero Proof Margaritas
 
 
A delicious alternative to traditional margaritas ~ this zero-proof margarita has warm smoky tasting notes intermingled with a backdrop of bright succulent citrus
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Serves: For 1 Margarita
Ingredients
  • ❀ 2 fl oz (59 ml) alcohol-free tequila such as Ritual Zero-Proof Tequila Alternative
  • ❀ 2 fl oz (59 ml) zero-proof orange liqueur -- it's worth making your own! here's my recipe
  • ❀ 2 fl oz (59 ml) fresh squeezed lime juice
  • ❀ 1 fl oz (29 ml) or more plain soda water* (plain sparkling water)
  • *note: if you like bitters, this is also an option instead of the soda water (for non-alcoholic bitters, I like the brand Hella Bitters & Soda - naturally flavored -- my suggestion would be to try the original recipe with soda water and then decide whether you want to experiment with the bitters - bitters add punch but also takes the drink in a slightly different direction, up to you!) tonic water could also be used instead of bitters (also bitter but less so but contains additives like sugars, etc.). Also, we sometimes add more soda water (especially when serving in a larger glass) so you can play around with that to see what works best for you.
Instructions
  1. Prepare salted rimmed glasses using tumbler/lowball or margarita glasses as preferred (I use a lime wedge to wet the rim and then invert onto a salt-lined plate and rotate a couple times like you would a cookie cutter to get the salt onto the glass rim).
  2. Place 4-6 ice cubs in a cocktail shaker and add: zero-proof tequila, homemade zero-proof orange liqueur, lime juice and soda water -- shake well and pour mixture into glass holding back on cubes initially -- gently add the ice if desired (all or just a couple cubes as preferred).
Recipe by Inspired Edibles at https://www.inspirededibles.ca/2023/06/the-only-virgin-margarita-youll-ever-want.html