Strawberry Margarita Mocktail for Easy Cinco de Mayo
A festive, alcohol-free strawberry margarita mocktail with bright lime, sweet strawberry, a salted rim, and optional sparkling fizz or slushy texture—perfect for Cinco de Mayo gatherings.
Equipment
- Blender
- Medium Bowl
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Pitcher
- Small flat plate (for rimming)
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 250 g fresh strawberries hulled and roughly chopped (about 8–10 medium berries)
- 30 g granulated sugar
- 120 ml freshly squeezed lime juice about 4–5 limes
- 60 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
- 30–45 ml simple syrup to taste (agave syrup works well)
- 240 ml cold sparkling water or club soda
- 120 ml cold water
- ice cubes enough to fill 4 glasses; plus 1–2 cups for slushy version (optional)
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt a pinch in the mix
- 1–2 tbsp coarse salt for rimming the glasses
- 1 lime cut into wedges, for rimming and garnish
- 2–3 strawberries extra, sliced or halved, for garnish
- 1/2 tsp orange zest optional
- 2–4 drops non-alcoholic tequila alternative optional
Instructions
- Prepare the glasses: Pour coarse salt onto a small flat plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass to moisten, then dip and twist the rim in salt for an even coating. Set aside to dry while you blend.
- Macerate the strawberries: Place chopped strawberries in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and a small pinch of the fine sea salt. Toss gently and let stand 10–15 minutes at room temperature until glossy and juicy.
- Load the blender: Add the macerated strawberries and their juices to a blender. Add lime juice, orange juice, cold water, and 30 ml / 2 tbsp simple syrup. Add orange zest and/or non-alcoholic tequila alternative if using.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on medium-high until completely smooth and evenly pink, about 30–45 seconds. If needed, stop to scrape down the sides and add a splash more water.
- Strain (optional): Set a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through, pressing with a spoon or spatula. Discard seeds/pulp.
- Add fizz and adjust sweetness: Stir sparkling water/club soda into the pitcher. Taste and add more simple syrup 1 teaspoon at a time if too tart; add a bit more sparkling water if too intense.
- Make it slushy (optional): Before adding sparkling water, blend 1–2 cups ice cubes with 1½–2 cups of the strained base until thick and pourable. Pour into prepared glasses and top each with a small splash of sparkling water.
- Garnish and serve: Fill each salt-rimmed glass with ice (if not making the slushy version). Pour in the mocktail, leaving a little room at the top. Garnish with a lime wedge and a strawberry slice or half. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1.2gFat: 0.3gSodium: 190mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.6mg
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