Strawberry Mockarita (Strawberry Virgin Margarita)
Cool down during the warm weather months by mixing up a Strawberry Virgin Margarita! This booze-free rendition of the beloved margarita has the same sweet-tart kick and packs in the flavor, only calling for five ingredients. Makes 1 drink, but can easily be turned into a pitcher.
This was first posted on Julie’s Eats and Treats, where I was a contributor.
Chances are, you know someone who will want a Virgin Margarita this spring or summer.
Ahem. You’re lookin’ at her.
This blogger is currently pregnant, which means no cocktails for me until Lady Baby 2.0 arrives.
Whether you’re currently not drinking, are underage or don’t drink at all, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a favorite summertime drink.
Why I love this recipe:
While traditional margaritas and I sometimes do not get along, this frozen rendition of a classic margarita recipe without tequila is refreshing, sweet and a little tart without being too tart.
Even more fun: this twist on a Strawberry Margarita is vegan and can be made paleo-friendly! You’re welcome, Internet.
This recipe contains some of my favorite warm weather flavors — strawberries, orange and lime.
I need to stress that using fresh lime juice and fresh orange juice is paramount to these mockaritas to taste the best they can.
You can also batch make these to share a pitcher drink with the people you love.
More refreshing mocktails to try: Lavender Lemonade | Blood Orange Mocktail Mule | Grape Shrub
What you need to make this recipe:
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- Blender
- Margarita glasses (or other glasses that will work with margaritas)
- Jigger or mini angled measuring cup
- Citrus juicer or a citrus reamer
Let’s talk ingredients!
In addition to the tools above, you’re going to need some ingredients to make this recipe, too! Chances are, you might already have some of them in your fridge or pantry. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and instructions.
The best news, other than this mocktail tasting amazing, is the fact that you need very few ingredients, tools and time to mix ‘em up!
- Frozen strawberries — personally, I like sliced frozen strawberries because they’re easier to blend, but the whole frozen strawberries also work.
- Fresh citrus juices — we need a combination of orange juice and lime juice to make this margarita mocktail. Freshly squeezed juice makes a huge difference in a simple recipe like this one since we have so few ingredients.
- Agave nectar — this is our sweetener for this mocktail. While you could use the same amount of homemade simple syrup, there’s a nice earthiness that agave brings. You could substitute it with the same amount of raw honey, if desired.
- Orange blossom water — this adds lovely flavor and you only need a splash! If you do not want to run to the store, the drink can be made without it, so do not fret if you cannot be bothered with this ingredient.
You can garnish the rim of this virgin margarita recipe with coarse sea salt or granulated sugar. It’s your call!
I also recommend slicing a lime into lime wedges or lime wheels for garnish.
How to make a Strawberry Mockarita
Measure the strawberries, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, agave nectar and orange blossom water into the base of a blender.
Blend them together until smooth and dreamy.
Depending on the strength of your blender and the size of the frozen strawberries, this could take a few minutes.
Enjoy immediately in your favorite glass with a lime slice and your favorite rim.
Erin’s Entertaining Tips
These mockaritas would be incredibly fun to entertain with! Be it Taco Tuesday or a Mexican Dinner Party, these are friendly for crowds and kids.
If you want to make these drinks to share, here are a few tips and tricks:
- Use math to double, triple or quadruple the recipe. Since this is made in a blender, it’s not hard to make more, and this margarita mocktail makes a fabulous pitcher drink. You could even add it to a punch bowl!
- Purchase freshly squeezed juice from the grocery store. It’s a lot more expensive, but it will allow you to spend significantly less time in the kitchen preparing for this recipe.
- Make a margarita bar. Set out the pitchers for guests to pour their drinks, and set out various garnishes, as well as sugar and coarse salt to rim glasses. Let your guests have fun with this!
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a booze-free margarita.
While there are plenty of non-alcoholic tequila options out there, we make this margarita mocktail without that and instead use fresh fruit juice, frozen fruit and a splash of an extract for bonus flavor.
Tips and Tricks to Making the BEST Strawberry Virgin Margarita
- Mix to your tastebuds! If you like your cocktails a little more tart, use less agave nectar (and add more as needed.) If you like ’em sweeter, I suggest trying what’s written below, but then tasting and potentially adding a little more agave if it’s not sweet enough.
- Fresh squeezed lime juice and orange juice is best, but if you’re in a pinch, you can use the bottled stuff.
More margarita recipes to try:
If you love mixing a mocktail like this one, you need to try Virgin Margarita (Margarita Mocktail).
If you’re not opposed to margaritas with tequila in them, check out Simple Orange Lime Margarita, Smoky Jalapeno Margarita and Spicy Jalapeno Blackberry Margaritas.
And if you just want to make this one, scroll on down to get the exact measurements and instructions…
Interested in making THIS goodness?
Here’s how you can make it…
Strawberry Virgin Margarita
Ingredients
- ¾ cup frozen strawberries
- 1 ½ oz. fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz. agave nectar
- ¼ oz. orange blossom water
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Instructions
- Measure the strawberries, orange juice, lime juice, agave nectar and orange blossom water into the base of a blender.
- Blend until smooth. Depending on the strength of your blender and the size of the frozen strawberries, this could take a few minutes.
- Enjoy immediately in your favorite glass! You can rim the glass with coarse salt or sugar, as well as garnish with a lime wheel or wedge.
Notes
Nutrition
What is your go-to warm weather drink?
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About the Author:
Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her…
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