In the mocktail world, like the classic cocktail world, there are drinks that will always have a place atop the podium of popular drinks, and the strawberry margarita mocktail always takes home hardware. Dress up your nonalcoholic strawberry margarita in the blender, enjoy it old school on some ice, or invite nonalcoholic silver tequila to the party. Whatever your approach, the hour of the virgin strawberry margarita is upon us.
Virgin Strawberry Margarita
Omitting the triple sec and tequila that's typically used to make margaritas, this virgin strawberry margarita recipe muddles fresh ingredients together with sour mix and seltzer to create a light and refreshing mocktail.
Ingredients
- 3 strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces homemade margarita mix
- Ice
- Strawberry seltzer to top off
- Strawberry for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle sliced strawberries with simple syrup.
- Add ice and margarita mix.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a margarita glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with strawberry seltzer.
- Garnish with a strawberry if desired.
Nonalcoholic Strawberry Margarita Mocktail
Grab an armful of zero-proof liquors to drum up a nonalcoholic strawberry margarita you'll be dreaming of for weeks to come. Weeks.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces nonalcoholic silver tequila
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¾ ounce strawberry syrup OR 4 fresh strawberries, muddled
- ½ ounce nonalcoholic orange liqueur
- ½ ounce agave syrup
- Ice
- Strawberry slices and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, nonalcoholic tequila, lime juice, strawberry syrup, nonalcoholic orange liqueur, and agave syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with strawberry slices and a mint sprig.
Shaking and Blending Different Virgin Strawberry Margaritas
If you prefer your margaritas frozen or you need to make a bigger batch of mocktails at once, turn to these modern variations on the tasty strawberry treat.
Virgin Strawberry Margarita Pitcher
Maximize friend-time and minimize prep time with a pitcher of strawberry margarita mocktails that'll make approximately eight servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups homemade margarita mix
- 1¼ cups nonalcoholic silver tequila, optional
- ¾ cup strawberry simple syrup
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Lemon-lime soda to top off
- Strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, add ice, homemade margarita mix, strawberry simple syrup, and lime juice.
- Stir to mix.
- Serve in rocks or margarita glasses.
- Top off with lemon-lime soda and garnish with strawberry slices.
Frozen Strawberry Margarita Mocktail
While some people prefer to drink their margaritas on the rocks, others enjoy having theirs blended into something as cold as their exs' hearts.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces frozen strawberries
- 3 ounces margarita mix
- 3 ounces nonalcoholic silver tequila, optional
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1½ ounces simple syrup
- 1½ cups ice
- Strawberry for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, add ice, strawberries, margarita mix, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Blend until desired consistency.
- After removing the pitcher from the blender, stir to mix and combine any settled ingredients.
- Pour into a margarita glass.
- Garnish with a strawberry.
Sparkling Nonalcoholic Strawberry Margarita
A nonalcoholic Champagne mocktail? A nonalcoholic Champagne MARGARITA mocktail? Not only can it be done, but it can be done well, and it's absolutely perfect. If you don't have any nonalcoholic ingredients on hand, don't sweat it.
This recipe offers substitutions, so there's no reason to miss out. If you can't locate strawberry seltzer or club soda, add up to three-quarters of an ounce of strawberry simple syrup, easy-peasy!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces nonalcoholic silver tequila, optional
- 1½ ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¾ ounce nonalcoholic orange liqueur
- ¼ ounce strawberry simple syrup
- Ice
- 3 ounce strawberry seltzer
- Nonalcoholic sparkling wine OR sparkling white grape juice to top off
- Strawberry slices and orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, nonalcoholic silver tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and strawberry simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a margarita or a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Add strawberry seltzer.
- Top off with nonalcoholic sparkling wine.
- Garnish with strawberry slices and an orange slice.
Virgin Strawberry Honey Margarita
Step up the honey syrup in this mocktail, instead of using agave, for a sweet and candy-like margarita that'll be the perfect addition to any lunch or as a just-because.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces nonalcoholic silver tequila, optional
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¾ ounce honey syrup
- ¾ ounce strawberry juice
- ½ ounce nonalcoholic orange liqueur OR ¾ ounce freshly-squeezed orange juice
- Ice
- Strawberry slice, mint sprig, and lemon slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktial shaker, add ice, nonalcoholic silver tequila, lime juice, honey syrup, strawberry juice, and nonalcoholic orange liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a strawberry slice, mint sprig, and lemon slice.
Tropical Strawberry Margarita Mocktail
Nothing gets you to Aruba, Jamaica, Bermuda, or the Bahamas faster than a tropical margarita mocktail. If you want to add a little something extra to this, add an ounce and a half of nonalcoholic silver tequila.
Ingredients
- Lime wedge and sugar for rim
- 2 ounces strawberry juice
- 1½ ounces papaya nectar
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed orange juice OR nonalcoholic orange liqueur
- ½ ounce agave syrup
- Ice
- Strawberry and lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- To prepare rim, rub the rim of the glass with the lime wedge.
- With the sugar on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the sugar to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, strawberry juice, papaya nectar, pineapple juice, lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a strawberry and lime wedge.
Virgin Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots
Perfect for birthday parties and family events, these nonalcoholic strawberry-flavored margarita mocktail jello shots will quickly become your most requested recipe. This makes about twelve jello shots.
Ingredients
- Lime wedge and rock salt for rim
- 1½ cups strawberry-infused water
- 2 (3-ounce) boxes strawberry gelatin
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Take about a dozen disposable jello shot containers and coat their rims with the lime wedge.
- Dip each of them into a plate of rock salt and place them in the fridge to set.
- In a saucepan, pour the strawberry-flavored water. Add the gelatin packets and allow it to soften.
- Once the gelatin has loosened, put the saucepan on medium heat and stir until the powder has completely dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the orange juice and lime juice.
- Once cooled, pour the mixture into the prepared jello shot containers and refrigerate for about three hours before serving.
Ways to Garnish a Strawberry Margarita Mocktail
If you've got an artistic itch you can't scratch, give one of these cocktail garnishes a try to create an easy, impressive-looking drink.
- Take vertical bisections of a few large strawberries so that they show the interior of the strawberries on both sides, and have the leaves still on top, dropping them into the margarita to garnish.
- Coat the rim in sugar or salt depending on your personal tastes.
- Drizzle some strawberry sauce on the inside of your margarita glass before you pour in your strawberry 'rita.
- Make a strawberry flower by using a straw to take out the center and stem, and then using a paring knife gently cut 'petals' into the strawberry in a circular fashion, never cutting entirely through the fruit. Place on top of your finished drink.
- Spear a strawberry or lime wedge onto the rim of your margarita glass for a classic garnish.
In Str-Awe-Berry of These Virgin Margaritas
There's nothing that feels like you're ringing in the springtime quite like enjoying a glass of anything strawberry. Take some of the pressure out of meal planning and party hosting and add one of these super simple virgin strawberry margarita mocktail recipes to your repertoire.
