Cinco de Mayo Margarita Lime (Printable Version)

A zesty lime and orange citrus drink topped with a festive salted rim, perfect for celebrations.

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

# How to Make:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes bold and complex enough that no one will miss the alcohol, because the citrus and salt do all the work.
  • The whole thing comes together in minutes, leaving you more time to actually enjoy the party instead of being stuck behind the bar.
  • It's refreshingly light but still feels celebratory and intentional, never boring or like you're settling.
02 -
  • The agave absolutely has to dissolve before you add ice, or you'll end up with pockets of sweetness that hit all at once instead of a balanced drink.
  • Cold sparkling water makes a huge difference—warm or room-temperature fizz will make the whole drink feel limp and uninspired.
03 -
  • A microplane zester creates the finest, most fragrant lime zest, and the way it perfumes your hands is part of the pleasure of making this drink.
  • If you don't have fresh citrus juice, this drink simply doesn't work the same way—bottled juice is the one place where shortcuts show immediately and noticeably.
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