Who doesn’t love a margarita? It’s the perfect beverage to cool you down on a hot day, compliments spicy Mexican food and is easy to make for a crowd. While it’s great to enjoy a drink with a friend, remember that alcohol needs to be consumed in moderation. Moderate alcohol consumption is defined as 1 drink per day for women and 2 per day for men. Drinking more than the recommended amount has a big impact on your health. Excessive drinking can lead to heart disease, cancer, liver damage, blood sugar complications, and sexual dysfunction.
If you want to enjoy the social aspect of a cocktail without the potential damage from alcohol, consider a mocktail.
Classic Margarita Mocktail
The recipe is for 1 drink but it’s easy to increase the ingredients to make this for a crowd.
- 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon orange juice
- 1 Tablespoon simple syrup
- 8 oz. tonic water
- Combine all the ingredients and serve over ice.