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Pineapple Margarita Mocktail

The Pineapple Margarita Mocktail is basically what dreams are made of! This drink pairs perfectly with tacos, a poolside lounge, or just a fun refresher when you want something flavorful and alcohol-free!

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What makes this drink unique?

My non-alcoholic (or NA) drinks are typically refined sugar-free but flavorful.  I love an NA drink that's complex, nuanced, and doesn’t just taste like fizzy juice.

Here is my thing with most NA margs, they’re either very sugary and syrup-y or they just taste like fizzy juice.  Neither of which reminds me of a margarita.

However, this mocktail–truly reminds me of what it means to be drinking a margarita! It is deeply flavorful and really, if you didn’t know you were sipping on an NA drinking, you might think you were having the “real” version! 

It’s…

  • Flavorful
  • Nuanced
  • Complex &
  • Delicious

The drink paired with the Tajin on the rim of the glass makes for a fantastic drink that not only tastes good, but it’s gorgeous, too!

Ingredients

You only need 4: pineapple juice, kombucha, lime juice, and Tajin seasoning. 

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I have a few ingredients that I love in this recipe - two that I just don’t budge on are good-quality pineapple juice and kombucha.  Health-Ade Kombucha and Knudsen “Just Pineapple” juice are the best options.  

Knudsen Pineapple juice is my favorite because it’s truly “just” pineapple juice.  No other ingredients

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How to make it

Making this margarita is easy–you don’t have to cook anything or even get out a cocktail shaker! 

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  • Simply rim your glass with a lime, I like to only do ½ of the glass, and dip it into the Tajin seasoning.  
  • Fill your glass with ice. 
  • Then add the pineapple juice and top with a few generous splashes of kombucha.  
  • Squeeze in a little lime juice and give it a stir.  

…and enjoy! 

I used a few splashes of “limeade” flavored kombucha, but you can use: apple, ginger, strawberry lemonade, or lemon-flavored kombucha.  It’s hard to find unflavored kombucha so feel free to use whatever you have on hand as long as you don’t think the flavors will clash with the pineapple juice.  

In addition to the pineapple juice and kombucha, you’ll also need some fresh lime juice, and Tajin seasoning (or you can swap it for chili powder and coarse salt). 

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Pineapple Margarita Mocktail

This Pineapple Margarita Mocktail is basically what non-alcoholic margarita dreams are made of! It's nuanced, refreshing, and pairs well with a poolside lounge or tacos!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Alcohol-free Margarita, Non-alcoholic pineapple margarita, Pineapple Margarita
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 72kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lime wedge for rimming the glass + garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Tajin seasoning
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup kombucha
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice about ½ small freshly squeezed lime

Instructions

  • First grab a short or margarita glass and put the Tajin seasoning on a paper plate or a flat surface.
  • Run a lime wedge around the side of ½ your glass. Dip the wet part of the glass into the Tajin seasoning until it’s coated. I like to only coat about ½ the glass just in case you don’t want Tajin seasoning in every sip of your drink!
  • Next, fill the glass with ice and add the pineapple juice and kombucha.
  • Squeeze in the lime juice. Give it a gentle stir and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Mango Shrub Mocktail

This Mango Shrub Mocktail is delicious and perfect for summer nights! Or poolside days, either way! It’s refreshing and just…awesome. 

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I’ve had shrubs in the past, and I’ve made them as directed.  However, with this shrub, I’ve taken a few liberties and messed around with the method and measurements and this shrub is…perfect. 

It’s sweet, it’s tart, it’s nuanced, and does it taste like vinegar? Not exactly. It tastes like a real cocktail. And I’m crazy about it! 

Here’s the thing I really like about shubs, you can swap the fruit for almost anything.  If all you have on hand is strawberries? Fresh or frozen, go ahead and swap the mango for strawberries.  

If you’d prefer to use honey instead of granulated sugar? You can do that too!

How do you make a mango shrub?

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Simply gather your ingredients and add them to a mason jar.

Smash them mango around with the back of a wooden spoon and stir the ingredients. Screw the lid on and refrigerate overnight.

Then strain the mixture and add a couple of tablespoons to sparkling water.

That's it!

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Cheers! I hope you enjoy this Mango Shrub Mocktail!

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Mango Shrub Mocktail

A poolside and summer favorite! This Mango Shrub is tasty, nuanced, and hydrating.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 hours 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mango Mocktail, Mango Mocktail Shrub, Mango Shrub
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 99kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mason jar and lid

Ingredients

  • 1 cup diced mangos fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar raw/unfiltered

Instructions

  • In a mason jar, combine all of the ingredients.
  • With the back of a wooden spoon, stir the ingredients together and mash the mango up a little bit.
  • Shake the jar, screw the lid on tightly.
  • Refrigerate for 15 hours, then strain the mixture through a fine, mesh sieve.
  • Add 2 tablespoon of the mixture to a glass with ice and top with ¾ cup sparkling water. Garnish with a lime wedge, if desired.

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS
You can substitute the granulated sugar for honey with success, just be sure to mix it well.  
MAKE IT SWEETER
If you prefer your drinks VERY SWEET, you can swap the sparkling water for sprite.  
MAKE IT FUNCTIONAL
To make it functional, you can swap the sparkling water for an equal amount of iced chamomile or passion tea. 

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg
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Consider these swaps

You can make this drink a little "healthier" by swapping the granulated sugar for honey.

Want to make it more "functional"? You can swap the sparkling water for iced chamomile or iced passion tea!

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