Clever Mocktails - Margarita Or Mojito Recipe
Make Clever Mocktails - Margarita Or Mojito Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Margarita (serves 2)
Mojito Mocktail (serves 2)
Method
Margarita (serves 2)
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Combine and chill
Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice cubes. Add 4 fl oz tequila, 2 fl oz fresh lime juice, 1 fl oz orange liqueur, and 0.5 fl oz simple syrup to the shaker.
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Shake
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted.
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Strain and serve
Fill the prepared glasses with fresh ice (if desired). Double-strain the margarita into the glasses using a Hawthorne or fine mesh strainer to remove any ice shards. Garnish each with a lime wheel or wedge. Serve immediately.
Mojito Mocktail (serves 2)
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Muddle mint and lime
Divide 20 mint leaves between two collins or highball glasses. Add 2 pieces of lime wedge (reserve one lime wedge per glass for garnish) and 1 fl oz simple syrup. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint and lime to release the oils and juice — avoid shredding the mint into small bits.
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Add ice and soda
Fill the glasses about two-thirds with crushed ice or cubes (about 8 cubes each total divided between glasses). Pour 1 fl oz fresh lime juice into the glasses (divide evenly) if you haven't already added full lime amount while muddling. Top each glass with about 5 fl oz club soda or sparkling water, gently stir once to combine and lift the mint leaves through the drink.
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