The Best Non-Alcoholic Margarita: Canned Picks, and How to Make One
Canned non-alcoholic margaritas compared, the agave bottle for making your own, a quick method and six recipes.
A non-alcoholic margarita is an agave spirit alternative, fresh lime and a little sweetness, shaken with ice and served with a salt rim. Make it if you want the classic, fresh and tart, or a spicy or fruity twist. Buy it canned if you want it ready: there are classic, spicy and key lime versions, most of them lightly sparkling. Here are the cans worth trying, the bottle to make your own, and our six margarita recipes.
Our picks
- <0.5%
- Australia
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- Never Alcoholized
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- 0.0%
- Never Alcoholized
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- 0.0%
- Never Alcoholized
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Which canned margarita?
| Can | What it’s like |
|---|---|
| Lyre’s Margarita | Tart lime over agave, salted edge; under 0.5% |
| Curious No. 2 Spicy Pineapple Margarita | Pineapple, lime, chili heat, smoked salt; 0% |
| Aplós Chili Margarita | Lime, orange and habanero, herbal; 0.0% |
| Mingle Key Lime Margarita | Sharp key lime, orange, salty finish; 0.0% |
| Leilo Lime Margarita | Tart lime, no added sugar; 0.0%, with kava |
| Athletic Mango Margarita | A margarita-inspired brew: mango, key lime |
Aplós cans carry the brand’s Arise blend of functional ingredients and Curious No. 2 includes damiana; see adaptogen drinks explained. The Leilo is made with kava, which has been linked to rare cases of liver injury (NCCIH); read our buzz drinks guide first.
Make it yourself
Salt the rim
Run a lime wedge round a glass and dip it in flaky salt. Fill with ice.
Shake
2 oz agave spirit alternative, 1 oz fresh lime juice, ½ oz agave syrup and ½ oz orange juice, hard with ice for 15 seconds.
Strain and serve
Strain over fresh ice and add a lime wheel.
A non-alcoholic orange liqueur isn’t something we carry, so orange juice does that job here. Full method in our classic non-alcoholic margarita; terms in what the recipes mean.
- <0.5%
- Never Alcoholized
- Australia
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Six margaritas to make
- Classic: salt rim, lime, agave.
- Spicy Ginger: citrus and heat.
- Elderflower: floral and citrus.
- Berry Grenadine: fruity.
- Agave: simple and agave-forward.
- Smoky Mezcal: smoke, vermouth and ginger.
Make or buy?
Make it if
- You want it fresh and tart, with a proper salt rim
- You’re making a pitcher for a group
- You want to try spicy, fruity or smoky versions
Buy a can if
- You want it ready, cold from the fridge
- You like it lightly sparkling
- You’re heading to a picnic, beach or party
Most cans here are 0.0%; Lyre’s is under 0.5%. Here’s what the labels mean. Margarita fans may also like the Paloma. More in 25 zero-proof cocktail recipes.
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Common questions
What's the best canned non-alcoholic margarita?
Lyre's Margarita for a classic tart lime with a salted edge; Curious No. 2 Spicy Pineapple or Aplós Chili Margarita for heat; Mingle Key Lime Margarita for key lime.
How do you make a non-alcoholic margarita?
Shake 2 oz agave spirit alternative, 1 oz fresh lime juice, ½ oz agave syrup and ½ oz orange juice with ice, and strain over fresh ice into a salt-rimmed glass.
What's the best non-alcoholic tequila for margaritas?
Almave Blanco is built for margaritas and palomas, with bright, herbal blue agave. Our non-alcoholic tequila guide compares the rest.
Are canned non-alcoholic margaritas alcohol-free?
Aplós, Mingle and Leilo are labeled 0.0%, and Curious No. 2 0%. Lyre's Margarita and Athletic's Mango Margarita are under 0.5%.
