The Best Non-Alcoholic Tequila Recipes

If you've ever made a cocktail with tequila before, making one with non-alcoholic tequila is a no-brainer. That’s because these days, the zero-proof options are truly as good as the real thing.

But a little bit of inspo never hurt nobody!

Here at Moxologie, we only carry the best non-alcoholic tequila brands we can find. And yes, we have high standards. So if you’re wondering where to buy non-alcoholic tequila, you've already come to the right place.

And through our testing and tasting over the years, we've also built a book of our favorite recipes. Some classics, some not so much.

But even if you've never made a cocktail in your life, we guarantee you’ll be able to whip these zero-proof tequila drinks up with success.

Classic Lime Margarita

Ah, yes, the classic margarita. There’s no better place to start. After all, it’s hard to go wrong. Plus, you can let the spirit do a lot of the talking. If your non-alcoholic tequila has pepper, smoke, citrus, or herbal notes, you'll taste them here.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz NA tequila
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• ¾ oz orange juice or non-alcoholic orange liqueur
• ½ oz agave syrup
• Ice
• Salt for the rim
• Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into salt.
2. Add the non-alcoholic tequila of your choice, along with lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup to a shaker with ice.
3. Shake hard for about 10 seconds
4. Strain over fresh ice
5. Garnish with a lime wheel

Make It Your Own:

Do it “Tommy’s” way. Leave out the orange liqueur and use rich agave nectar for added sweetness.

Grapefruit Paloma

A Paloma is a crisp, bright, and refreshing drink that's even harder to mess up than a margarita. Perfect for refreshing, poolside sipping.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz zero-proof tequila
• 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• ½ oz fresh lime juice
• ½ oz agave syrup
• Grapefruit soda or sparkling water
• Ice
• Salt for the rim
• Grapefruit wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Salt the rim of a tall glass if you want a more classic Paloma
2. Fill the glass with ice
3. Add zero-proof tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup
4. Stir gently
5. Top with grapefruit soda or sparkling water
6. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge

Make It Your Own:

Make a grapefruit cordial for the base for a zestier, more complex flavor than basic grapefruit soda.

Spicy Pineapple Margarita

A little tropical and a little dangerous. And those are just two of the reasons we love this delicious twist on your standard margarita.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz non-alcoholic tequila
• 1 ½ oz pineapple juice
• ¾ oz fresh lime juice
• ¼ oz agave syrup
• 1 thin jalapeno slice
• Ice
• Tajin or chili salt for the rim
• Pineapple wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Run a lime around the rim of a rocks glass and dip it in Tajin or chili salt
2. Add the jalapeno slice to a shaker and muddle lightly
3. Add your NA tequila, pineapple juice, lime juice, agave syrup, and ice
4. Shake until chilled
5. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice
6. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and an optional sprig of mint

Make It Your Own:

Get a little complexity with your heat by swapping out your peppers. We love a serrano or habanero in place of a jalapeno.

No-Regrets Ranch Water

Ranch Water is basically tequila, lime, and mineral water, which makes it one of the easiest drinks to adapt. With a cold, dry vibe, it’s perfect when you're looking for something refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz zero-proof tequila
• ¾ oz fresh lime juice
• Sparkling mineral water
• Ice
• Pinch of salt
• Lime or lemon wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a tall glass with ice
2. Add your zero-proof tequila and lime juice
3. Top with sparkling mineral water
4. Stir gently
5. Garnish with a lime or lemon wedge

Make It Your Own:

Throw in a cucumber slice for a more elevated, spa-style drink.

Watermelon Chile Cooler

When summertime approaches, we often think about walking along the dock here in Cold Spring Harbor, enjoying fresh slices of watermelon. When we want to capture that feeling in the form of a non-alcoholic cocktail, we go for our watermelon chile cooler.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz non-alcoholic tequila
• 2 oz fresh watermelon juice
• ¾ oz fresh lime juice
• ¼ oz agave syrup
• Ice
• Chili salt for the rim
• Mint or watermelon wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Blend fresh watermelon until smooth and pour it through a strainer to get out the chunks
2. Rim a rocks glass with chili salt
3. Add non-alcoholic tequila, watermelon juice, lime juice, agave syrup, and Ice into a shaker
4. Shake until cold and strain over fresh ice
5. Garnish with mint or a small watermelon wedge

Make It Your Own

Don’t want a watered-down mocktail? Freeze watermelon into cubes and use them as a substitute for ice!

Is Non-Alcoholic Tequila As Good as the Real Thing?

We get it. You hear “non-alcoholic tequila substitute,” and you probably expect some watered-down nonsense with the essence of agave. That's not what we're into.

The bottles we carry are bold, herbal, peppery, and complex. You shouldn't feel like you're making a compromise because there's no alcohol. Whether you're building out your bar cart or just trying something new, our zero-proof tequila options are worth a spot on the shelf.

Visit our Blogs & Recipes page for some more inspiration from our in-house mixologists!

And if you’ve been searching for where to buy non-alcoholic tequila that actually tastes good, shop with us here at Moxologie.

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