Regular & Spicy Margarita Mocktail Recipes For National Margarita Day
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The Margarita is America’s most popular cocktail, with National Margarita Day celebrated on February 22nd. Even if you don’t drink alcohol, you can enjoy one of these yummy Margarita mocktails: Classic, Spicy, Fruity & Spicy, and Smoky. They capture the tangy, citrusy flavors of the classic Margarita, without the alcohol. They’re not only for nondrinkers, but for the drinker who already has had a few and would like to switch to a version without spirits. The recipes below use agave syrup, lime juice and sparkling water to mimic the slight sweetness of agave-based tequila. In general, use a 2:1:1 ratio (2 parts water, 1 part agave, 1 part lime). There are also two non-alcoholic spirits you can try: > Special days to celebrate: February 22nd (National Margarita Day), May 5th (Cinco de Mayo), and July 24th (National Tequila Day). > How about a Margarita sundae? > The history of the Margarita. > Why is there a special glass for Margaritas? The answer is below. 1. RIM the glass. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then twist it in a plate of coarse salt. 2. COMBINE the lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup with ice. Shake well. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water or club soda. 3. GARNISH and serve. Add a kick to the classic. It’s essentially the same recipe with muddled jalapeños and a chili powder-salt rim. 1. RIM the glass. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then twist it into the salt-chili powder mix. 2. MUDDLE the jalapeño slices with the agave syrup to release the spice. Add the lime juice, orange juice, and ice to the shaker. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. 3. TOP with sparkling water or club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge and an optional jalapeño slice for extra heat. 1. RIM the glass. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then twist it into the salt-chili powder mix. 2. MUDDLE the jalapeño slices with the agave syrup to release the spice. Add the lime juice, orange juice, fruit purée, and ice to the shaker. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. 3. TOP with sparkling water or club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge and a slice of your chosen fruit. 1. RIM the glass. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then twist it into the salt-paprika-chili powder mix. 2. MUDDLE the jalapeño slices with the agave syrup to release the spice. Add the lime juice, orange juice, smoked fruit purée, optional smoked paprika, and ice to the shaker. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. 3. TOP with sparkling water or club soda. Add the optional liquid smoke or torched orange peel for more smokiness. 4. GARNISH with a lime wedge and a piece of grilled fruit for an extra smoky touch. The Margarita glass, with its distinctive wide, shallow bowl and long stem, was designed specifically to enhance the drinking experience of a Margarita cocktail (photos #1, #4, and #5). While no single inventor can be found, the glass design evolved from the classic coupe glasses associated with Champagne (photo #9). While the exact origins remain elusive, the Margarita glass was likely developed in the mid-20th century as the Margarita gained popularity in Mexico and the U.S. One theory suggests that a Los Angeles restaurant received an unexpected shipment of uniquely shaped Champagne glasses and repurposed them for serving Margaritas, leading to the glass’s association with the cocktail. Some sources suggest that bartenders and glass manufacturers collaborated to adapt the coupe to better suit the Margarita as it became a signature cocktail. Despite these tidbits, pinpointing the exact moment the Margarita glass was first sold or advertised remains unclear until the day when a researcher digging through archives may come across the smoking gun. CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING ON OUR HOME PAGE, THENIBBLE.COM. |
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