Virgin Margarita Mocktail
Ingredients
Orange Simple Syrup
-
1
tablespoon
orange zest
-
½
cup
agave nectar
-
1
cup
water
Virgin Margarita
-
3
tablespoons
lime juice
-
3
tablespoons
orange simple syrup
-
½
cup
lime-flavored sparkling water (or plain club soda)
-
to taste
salt (for garnish)
-
to taste
lime slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup by combining orange zest, agave nectar, and water in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 1 minute and let it cool for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Strain the syrup to remove the orange zest and store it in a jar.
- For the margarita, optionally rim the glass with salt by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
- In the glass, combine lime juice, simple syrup, and sparkling water.
- Stir well, add ice, and garnish with a lime slice if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
1
Calories
82
Total fat
0.1g
Total carbohydrates
21g
Total protein
0.3g
Sodium
39mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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