Non-Alc Classic Margarita
Lyre's Tequila Alternative, Lyre's Orange Sec and Lime juice form the base of Non-Alc Classic Margarita. The drink is shaken and served in a coupe glass.
Active preparation: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 45 ml Lyre's Tequila Alternative (non-alcoholic alternative)
- 15 ml Lyre's Orange Sec (non-alcoholic alternative)
- 30 ml Lime juice
- 7.5 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
- 1 dash Non-alcoholic orange bitters
- 1 piece Lime wedge
- 1 pinch Fine salt for the outer half-rim
Prepare ahead
Each component makes the stated batch. Measure the finished component into each drink.
Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
Active preparation: 5 minutes; total time: 25 minutes. Batch shown; final yield is not specified; measure 7.5 ml for one drink.
- 100 g White sugar
- 100 g Water
- Combine the weighed sugar and water in a clean saucepan. Warm gently and stir until the sugar dissolves; do not boil down.
- Cool fully, transfer to a clean covered container and refrigerate. Prepare a small fresh batch; discard if spoiled and follow ingredient storage guidance.
Ratio basis is by weight, an editorial specification where the source gives no basis. Recipe assembly time assumes this common syrup is ready.
Instructions
- Moisten the outer half-rim with citrus and dip lightly into salt, keeping salt out of the glass.
- Measure the mixing ingredients into a shaker. Keep garnishes, any glass rinse, sparkling toppings and side serves separate.
- Add ice and shake firmly for 10–15 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
- Fine-strain into the coupe glass.
- Finish with lime wedge.