How to Make a Non-Alcoholic Margarita

Margaritas are practically the national drink of Mexico, with this lime-flavored drink being consumed on beaches at restaurants and in homes throughout the nation. Some say the drink was created as a wedding present to a woman named Margarita. It has been said that the nonalcoholic version was introduced when a bartender made the drink for a showgirl that was allergic to tequila. If you also want to nix the tequila, here is how to make a non-alcoholic margarita.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 tsp. coarse salt
• 3 oz. sweet and sour mix
• Lime wedge
• Ice
• 2 oz. lemon-lime soda

1. Pour the coarse salt onto a plate or saucer.
2. Moisten the rim of a margarita glass with the lime wedge. Dip the glass into the salt until it coats the rim.
   
3. Fill a margarita glass with ice and pour in the lemon-lime soda, sweet and sour mix and lime juice.
   
4. Garnish with the lime.

Tips & Warnings

• To make a blended margarita, simply put all ingredients into a blender with two cups of ice, blend until smooth and pour into the glass.
• Bar supply stores sell margarita rimmers which have a sponge and receptacle to hold salt. These can be handy when needing to make margaritas in bulk.