Agave Margarita

The days of overly sweet "virgin margaritas" from chain Mexican restaurants are over. Let the kids have those! With the range of incredible non-alcoholic tequila options available today, like the shockingly realistic version from Free Spirits, those choosing not to drink can enjoy a truly satisfying, adult non-alcoholic margarita, with all the same bite and zip of the original.

Our preferred margarita recipe is a slight variation on Tommy’s Margarita, a version of the drink created in the early 90s in San Francisco at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant. Bartender Julio Bermejo decided to drop the traditional triple sec from the recipe and to use agave nectar, made from the same plant as tequila, instead of simple syrup. And, of utmost importance, only fresh lime juice is used … no pre-made sour mix here.

Now, Tommy’s Margarita has its naysayers who believe a margarita must contain triple sec. Why not have it both ways? Our non-alcoholic Orange bitters add the same orange flavor—without diluting the drink or adding sugar—plus a botanical depth from coriander that complements both tequila and lime nicely. Next time you're craving a margarita mocktail, we think you'll agree, this margarita recipe wins.

Agave Margarita (Non-Alcoholic)

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Category

Non-Alcoholic Cocktail / Low-Alcohol / Zero Proof / Mocktail

Calories

60

This is no "virgin margarita". Our non-alcoholic version of Tommy's Margarita is for adults only!

Ingredients

• 2 ounces non-alcoholic tequila

• ¾ ounce lime juice, fresh

• ½ ounce agave nectar

• 5 dashes All The Bitter Orange bitters

• 5 drops saline or a small pinch of salt (optional)

Directions

1. Add all ingredients, including a small pinch of salt, to a shaker with ice and shake until chilled.

2. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

3. Garnish with a lime wedge, and optionally a salt rim.

Recipe Note

Where do you purchase non-alcoholic tequila? Fortunately, there are a TON of options available in all different styles from blanco to mezcal. Here are a few of our favorites, in no particular order: Free Spirits Tequila, BARE Reposado Style Tequila, Ritual Zero Proof Tequila, Trejo's Spirits Tequila, Almave Ambar, and Cut Above Mezcal. All of these companies ship their non-alcoholic spirits directly to your door, often with free shipping.

If you want to get all of your non-alcoholic shopping done in one place, you can find a wide selection of tequila and other non-alcoholic spirits, beer, and wine from online retailers like Boisson and The Zero Proof.

MAKE IT MINDFULLY LOW ALCOHOL
Make this cocktail at half-strength by splitting 3/4 ounces of your favorite alcoholic tequila with 1.25 ounces of non-alcoholic tequila. Blanco and reposado styles work best (save the anejo for sipping), but stick to producers that use 100% agave — leave that bottle of Cuervo Gold at the frat house.