“100% Agave” Margarita Mocktail – An easy refreshing non-alcoholic summer drink
“100% Agave” Margarita Mocktail is a simple non-alcoholic drink to quench your thirst on a hot summer day. Made with just 3 ingredients – fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and ice water, “100% Agave” Margarita Mocktail is a refreshing alternative to lemonade.
“100% Agave” became our favorite drink when we ordered it in 2014 at a bustling restaurant in Austin, Texas. The original drink had lime juice, agave nectar, and tequila. But after having kids, we really want a non-alcoholic alternative to our favorite drink. We find this non-alcoholic version just as delicious.
What is Agave Syrup?
Agave syrup (or agave nectar) comes from the sap of the agave plant, making it a great plant-based or vegan alternative to other sweetners. Tequila also comes from the blue agave plant (hence the name in the original drink “100% Agave”). Agave syrup usually has a more neutral taste than other sugar replacements and helps reduce the tartness of lime juice in lime-based drinks. We often use agave syrup as a replacement for maple syrup over pancakes, crepes, and in baking. I have also used agave syrup instead of honey (which is not vegan) to sweeten tea.
How to Make “100% Agave” Margarita Mocktail
“100% Agave” Margarita Mocktail uses only three ingredients – lime juice, agave nectar (we buy ours from Costco), and ice water (or sparkling water).
Making this drink is quick and easy! I usually start by squeezing the juice of one lime in a glass (so I know how much agave to use), and then pour an equal amount of agave syrup into the same glass.
Then fill the remaining glass with water (about 1/3 cup) and stir vigorously for 10-15 seconds. Add ice cubes and a wedge of lime – then enjoy! Before making the drink, you could also rub the rim of the glass with lime juice and dip the rim of the glass with margarita salt.
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“100% Agave” Margarita Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1 lime juiced
- 1-2 tbsp agave syrup
- 1/3 cup ice water or sparkling water
Instructions
- Squeeze juice of one lime into a glass
- Add equal amounts of agave syrup into the same glass (approximately 1-2 tablespoons)
- Add approximately 1/3 cup of ice water (or sparkling water)
- Stir vigorously for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!