Virgin Margarita

Name: Virgin Margarita
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lime juice; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup superfine sugar, or more to taste; 2 lime wedges; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, optional; 1 cup crushed ice; 1/4 cup club soda, chilled

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

You don't need store-bought limeade, zero-proof alcohol or any fancy ingredients to create this refreshing summer sipper. All you need is fresh citrus, sugar and a splash of club soda. It really is that easy to learn how to make a virgin margarita!

Ingredients

1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup superfine sugar, or more to taste
2 lime wedges
1 tablespoon kosher salt, optional
1 cup crushed ice
1/4 cup club soda, chilled

Directions

In a small pitcher, combine the first 3 ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Moisten rims of 2 margarita or cocktail glasses with lime wedges, reserving wedges for garnish. If desired, sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rims of glasses in salt.
Divide crushed ice among prepared glasses. Serve lemon mixture over crushed ice. Top off each with 2 tablespoons club soda and reserved lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 127 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

You don't need store-bought limeade, alcohol or any fancy ingredients to create a refreshing, thirst-quenching experience this summer. All you need is a few lemons, limes and a touch of sugar; it really is that easy to learn how to make a virgin margarita! —Lindsay Mattison, Hillsboro, Oregon

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