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A bright orange margarita spritz mocktail in a salt-rimmed glass, garnished with lime and orange slices on a sunlit wooden outdoor table.
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Citrus Glow Margarita Spritz Mocktail

When I want margarita mood without the booze, this citrusy spritz is my go-to. It is bright, bubbly, and feels like a tiny celebration in a glass.
Yield: 2 drinks

Materials

  • Orange juice — 1 cup fresh if you can
  • Limeade — 1/4 cup for sweetness and body
  • Fresh lime juice — 3 tablespoons
  • Sparkling water or club soda — 1 cup chilled
  • Ice
  • Rim salt or sugar optional
  • Lime wedges and orange slices for garnish

Instructions

  • If you like a rim, run a lime wedge around each glass and dip in salt or sugar. Fill the glasses with ice.
  • In a small pitcher or large measuring cup, stir together the orange juice, limeade, and fresh lime juice.
  • Divide the citrus mixture between the glasses.
  • Top each glass with sparkling water or club soda and gently stir once or twice so you keep the bubbles.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel or orange slice and serve right away.

Notes

Sweetness control: If it tastes too sweet, squeeze in extra lime. If it feels too tart, add a splash more orange juice. Choose a salt rim for a classic margarita-style balance, or sugar if you want a softer, dessert-like finish.