A little bit tart, a little bit sour, and a little bit sweet, these Virgin Frozen Margaritas come together in just minutes and are super family friendly!
Love a good mocktail? Try this Shirley Temple Drink, this Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellini, or this Sparkling Cranberry Punch.
These Virgin Frozen Margaritas are a fun, refreshing mocktail made with frozen limeade concentrate, orange juice, and grapefruit juice. Blended with ice until slushy and served in sugar-rimmed glasses, they’re sweet, tart, and ready in just 10 minutes. Best of all, you get a festive frozen drink without any alcohol!
I love having an easy drink recipe on hand that feels a little more special. These frozen margaritas have a bright citrus flavor that pairs perfectly with tacos, enchiladas, chips and salsa, or just about any Mexican-inspired meal. They’re also a fun option for parties and family gatherings when you want something everyone can enjoy.
With just a handful of ingredients and a blender, you can have a batch ready to serve in minutes. Add the sugar rim and a lime wedge, and you’ve got a simple mocktail that looks just as festive as it tastes.
I am totally aware that Cinco de Mayo is mostly just an excuse for Americans to make a bunch of Mexican-inspired food. And yes, I realize that most of that food is very Americanized. But I am totally ok with that, because I love any excuse to make tasty food! This Virgin Margarita Recipe is one of my favorite ways to celebrate, along with a big slice of tres leches cake!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Frozen limeade concentrate:Â The shortcut that gives these frozen margaritas their bright lime flavor and sweetness. This should be fairly easy to find at most grocery stores.
- Orange juice:Â Adds a mellow citrus flavor that balances the tart limeade.
- Unsweetened grapefruit juice:Â Gives the drink a little extra tartness and a subtle bitter note that makes the citrus flavor more interesting. You can sometimes find this in the refrigerated section, but if not, it will be on the juice aisle.
- Ice cubes:Â Turn the juice mixture into a refreshing frozen slush. Blend until the drink reaches your preferred consistency.
- Lime wedge:Â Used to moisten the glass rims so the sugar sticks, and it makes an easy garnish.
- Coarse sugar:Â Creates a festive rim and adds a little sweetness to each sip.
How to Make Virgin Frozen Margaritas
1: Prepare the Glasses – Place the sugar on a shallow plate. Use a lime wedge to rub around the rim of each glass, then dip in the sugar to coat it.
2: Blend the Margarita Mocktails – Add the frozen limeade, orange juice, and grapefruit juice to a blender. Add the ice and blend until smooth and slushy.
3: Serve Immediately – Pour the blended margaritas into the prepared glasses and serve right away.
What to Serve with Virgin Frozen Margaritas
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Virgin Frozen Margaritas
Ingredients
- Lime wedge
- Coarse sugar
- 1 (6-oz) can frozen limeade concentrate
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 2/3 cup unsweetened grapefruit juice
- 4 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the sugar on a shallow plate. Rub the edge of 4 glasses with the lime wedge, then dip the rims in the coarse sugar.Lime wedge, Coarse sugar
- Combine the frozen limeade concentrate, orange juice, grapefruit juice and ice cubes in a blender and blend until slushy.1 (6-oz) can frozen limeade concentrate, 3/4 cup orange juice, 2/3 cup unsweetened grapefruit juice, 4 cups ice cubes
- Pour into the glasses to serve.
Ryanne says
This is such a fun mocktail recipe! Not too sweet, and perfect for Taco Tuesday.
Kim Baker says
5 *’s !!! I love Margaritas and this is spot on! I loved it! Good job!
Erica says
Real magic)
I want to learn this!
Emily Hardmen says
Could I use Ginger Soda to replace the limeade?
Deborah says
I’m sure that would work just fine!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast says
I have really missed margaritas since I’ve been pregnant! This sounds like it might be just the thing, especially since I’m due at the end of Summer and have to get through the Florida heat!
WendysHat says
Yum! This sounds so good! Thanks!
Pam says
5 stars