Cinco de Mayo Margarita Lime (Printable)

Zesty lime and orange sparkling drink with a salted rim, perfect for festive gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 from 4-5 limes
05 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice from 1 orange
06 - 1/4 cup agave syrup
07 - 2 cups chilled sparkling water
08 - Ice cubes as needed
09 - Lime slices for garnish
10 - Fresh mint for garnish

# How to Prepare:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes with nothing more than a juicer and a pitcher, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining.
  • The flavor tastes fancy and restaurant-quality, but tastes exactly like what you put into it—no artificial sweetness or weird aftertastes.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, so you're not excluding anyone from your celebration.
02 -
  • Warm agave syrup won't dissolve properly in cold liquid, so either warm it gently beforehand or stir the juice mixture before adding ice.
  • The sparkling water must stay chilled until the moment you pour it, or your drink will taste flat and taste warm within minutes.
03 -
  • Rim only half the glass if you're unsure about salt preferences—people can always dip their sips if they want more.
  • Keep your sparkling water in the coldest part of your refrigerator and add it last so the carbonation stays lively through the whole drink.
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