5 Ways To Serve (Virgin) Margarita With A Twist

Frozen, blended, straight-up or on the rocks - margaritas are the quintessential party drinks.

Posted on

16 February 2017

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A well-made margarita can do a lot more than quench your thirst – it can start conversations, spark chemistry or simply put you in a festive mood.

The classic recipe packs a heavy alcoholic punch but virgin (non-alcoholic) can be equally refreshing —without any threats to your verbal and motor skills. The key to making a classic virgin margarita is to replace tequila with a base that provides the same (or close enough) taste.

Try these 5 virgin margarita recipes to honour this classic cocktail drink on the National Margarita Day on 22nd February.

1. Classic Virgin Frozen Margarita

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Keep things simple with this signature virgin recipe — freshly squeezed lime, lemon and orange juices with grapefruit syrup. Serve this diet-friendly drink with a lime wedge on coarse sugar rimmed glasses.

2. Mango-Lime Margarita Slushies

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Blend together the sweet flavour of peeled mangoes with lime juice. Dip the glass in some kosher salt and savour the tangy flavour with some salsa tacos.

3. Frozen Virgin Strawberry Margarita

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Remember the rule: Everything looks better and tastes better with strawberries.

Add a generous dose of sprite to replace alcohol, throw in 2 cups of blended strawberries and be liberal with the ice. This festive drink is perfect to set the mood for a memorable family night.

4. Pomegranate Lime Margarita

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This ruby red alcohol-free margarita is all you need to start a perfect date night. It’s delicious, easy-to-make and packed with a bunch of antioxidant benefits.

5. Watermelon Cucumber Cooler

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This twist to a classic straight-up margarita is going to be your go-to summer refresher. The mildly sweet flavour of watermelon infused with the goodness of cucumber — a healthy delight in a glass!