If you're looking for something tangy, bubbly, and totally refreshing, this Tropical Mango Citrus Mocktail is going to be your new go-to. With the perfect blend of fresh citrus juice, sweet mango nectar, and a little sparkle, it's basically sunshine in a glass. Great for brunches, baby showers, or just kicking back on the patio.
For more delicious mocktail recipes, try our Moscow mule mocktail or espresso martini mocktail next!
Why You'll Love This Drink
- Completely booze-free but still feels like a treat
- Bright, citrusy, tropical flavor that's hard to beat
- Easy to make in big batches for parties
- Pretty enough to serve to guests, but simple enough for everyday sipping
Ingredients You'll Need
Here's what goes into this beautiful mocktail:
- 2 oz simple syrup - adjust to taste
- Juice of 4 limes - fresh is best
- Juice of 2 oranges - adds mellow sweetness
- ¼ cup mango nectar - for that tropical flavor
- 1 cup sparkling water - gives it fizz and lightness
- Course salt & lime wedges - for rimming and garnish
- Ice - because it has to be ice cold
Substitutions
- No mango nectar? Try pineapple juice instead.
- For a sugar-free option, use honey syrup or agave in place of simple syrup.
- Club soda, lemon-lime soda, or flavored sparkling water work well too!
How to Make It
- Prep your glasses: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass. Dip the rims into coarse salt to coat.
- Mix the mocktail: In a pitcher, combine simple syrup, lime juice, orange juice, mango nectar, and sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve it up: Fill your salted glasses with ice, pour in the mocktail mix, and garnish with fresh lime slices.
Pro Tips
- Chill all your ingredients before mixing for an extra-cold drink
- Make it a party pitcher by doubling or tripling the ingredients
- Want a more intense flavor? Add a splash of grapefruit juice or muddled mint
- For a frozen version, blend with ice!
Make-Ahead & Storage
You can prep the juice base (minus the sparkling water) up to 24 hours ahead of time and keep it chilled in the fridge. Add the sparkling water just before serving so it stays bubbly.
Frequently Asked Questions
es! Just leave out the sparkling water until right before serving.
Absolutely. It's fruity, fun, and alcohol-free.
Pineapple juice or passion fruit juice both work great as substitutes.
Sure! Just add tequila or vodka if you want a spiked version for the adults.
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📖 Recipe
Tropical Mango Citrus Mocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- Juice of 4 limes
- Juice of 2 oranges
- ¼ cup mango nectar
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice - for serving
- Coarse salt - for rimming glasses
- Lime wedges - for rimming and garnish
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass to moisten. Dip the rims into coarse salt to coat.
- In a pitcher, combine simple syrup, lime juice, orange juice, mango nectar, and sparkling water. Stir to combine.
- Fill prepared glasses with ice. Pour the mocktail mixture over the ice, filling each glass to just below the salted rim.
- Garnish with lime slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute pineapple juice for mango nectar if desired.
- Chill juices and sparkling water before mixing for best flavor.
- For a frozen version, blend with ice until slushy.
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