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5 Mocktail Recipes To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Get the party started with these margarita mocktail substitutes
5 Mocktail Recipes To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
By Brianna Robles · Updated May 5, 2025

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the Fifth of May, is a celebration that honors Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. With its rich history, we often honor the day by celebrating with food and drinks most closely associated with Mexican culture — including foods like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, but most importantly margaritas.

For those who are sober, but still want to have a tasty, good time, mocktails are the way to go! With more and more Gen-Zers and millennials decreasing their alcohol intake, here are a few mocktail options to add to your repertoire.  

Classic Margarita Mocktail

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@simplykeyaa

Calling all maragrita mocktail lovers!! This mocktail version does not miss. Margarita Mocktail 1/2 oz Agave 1 oz Lime juice 3/4 oz Orange juice 4 oz Club soda 1 1/2 oz Tequila (optional) #Cocktails #cocktailfriday #cocktailtok #drinks #weekenddrinks #easycocktailrecipesrecipes #cocktailoftheday #mocktail #easymocktail #easymocktailrecipe

♬ Pour It Up – Mike WiLL Made-It

If you’re a simple type of girl, this classic margarita mocktail may be the pick for you! Classic margaritas use tequila as the base, however this margarita mocktail adds club soda as the substitute.  

Spicy Paloma Lemonade 

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@thealishawilliams

All my mocktail girlies tap in! I have a Spicy Paloma Lemonade recipe that is SO delicious (without the buzz of course) 🍋🌶️ Only two ingredients and super easy to make! Best part is you can make a large pitcher, for multiple servings, that’ll last up to three days. INGREDIENTS Fresh Lemonade Grapefruit Soda Ginger Beer Rosemary (or thyme) Lime Salt Tajin RECIPE – Pour two parts lemonade, one part grapefruit in a large pitcher. Stir. – Rub the rim of glass with lime wedge and rim with salt and tajin – Pour a little ginger beer and grapefruit soda into a glass over ice. – Top glass off with chilled lemonade. – Garnish drink with rosemary or thyme Enjoy!! 🧡 #paloma #palomamocktail #spicypaloma #mocktailrecipe #mocktails #mocktail #mocktailrecipes

♬ original sound – Alisha Williams

Haven’t heard of a Paloma? Just think of it as a margarita’s distant cousin that’s just as tasty. The drink is known for its citrus flavor and grapefruit mix. This simple lemonade will be sure to spice up your Cinco de Mayo party! 

Strawberry Mocktail 

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@bridget_chaitz

Frozen Strawberry Margarita Mocktail #fypage #mocktails #strawberrargarita #frozenmargarita #explore #drinktok #zimtiktok #mocktailrecipe #goviral #aesthetic #aestheticvibes #mocktails

♬ luther – Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Strawberries are the perfect Spring and Summer fruit to add to your mocktail. This pretty dandy refreshing drink uses a nonalcoholic cocktail mixer and lime juice as a base to give it the citrus flavor. Add a slice of strawberry on the side and you’ve got yourself a cute drink, without the hangover. 

Tropical Sunrise 

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@u_madson

Just over here day dreaming of spring and summer with this refreshing, fruity, and absolutely gorgeous, tropical sunrise mocktail. No stirring—just pour, sip, and enjoy! 🍹 Recipe ¾ cup orange juice, ¼ cup pineapple juice, ¼ cup coconut water (or more pineapple juice)•1.5 tbsp grenadine, Ice, Orange slice & cherries for garnishing 🍊🍒 Instructions: Fill a glass halfway with ice, Pour in orange juice, pineapple juice, and coconut water, Slowly add grenadine along the inside of the glass, Garnish & enjoy! 🍹 #springmocktails #summermocktails #tropicalsunrise #refreshingdrinks #easymocktails #mocktailrecipe #mocktails

♬ This is so delicious! – aqunos

Sunrise drinks are typically made with tequila which is why this is right on theme. Instead of adding tequila, the mocktail version uses orange juice, pineapple juice and coconut water. It tastes delicious and looks delicious! 

Spicy Marg Mocktail 

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@_melissaholguin

🔥mocktail spicy jalapeño marg 🔥 pov you’re over just drinking water, now you drink spicy water 🤣 #mocktail #mocktailrecipe #mocktailgirlie #spicymargarita #jalapenomargarita #easymocktail #easymocktailrecipe

♬ Say It (To My Face) – Meet Me @ The Altar

This refreshing mocktail uses Tajin to add spice and some of our favorite non alcoholic bases to mix spicy, sour and sweet together. Don’t forget to add your garnish! 

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