Craving the vibrant flavors of a classic margarita but prefer to skip the booze? Look no further. This Blackberry Margarita Mocktail is bright, bubbly, and berry-kissed… made with fresh blackberries, lime juice, orange juice, and chilled sparkling water.

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Don’t get me wrong, I love a real margarita, but I also love mocktails. They make drinking water much easier, and experimenting with different flavors, herbs, and citrus is just too fun to pass up. Plus, since my daughter is currently pregnant with her first baby (I’m gonna be a grandma!!!), I like being able to whip up a pretty drink without alcohol for her— and also for my younger nieces and nephews— while I mix together a boozy Blackberry Margarita for the rest of the group! 

And tbh, this mocktail has converted plenty of skeptics, too. It’s a great option  for anyone trying to lower their alcohol intake without giving up the ritual and flavor of a good margarita… plus you get a nutrition bonus in the form of antioxidants and vitamin C from the blackberries and citrus.

Overhead view of a glass of Berry Margarita Mocktail with whole blackberries, a bowl of blackberries, a plate with honey and dipper, lime halves, fresh mint leaves, and a striped cloth on a white surface.
A glass of Berry Margarita Mocktail with ice and whole blackberries sits on a round white surface, surrounded by fresh lime halves, mint leaves, a bowl of blackberries, and a dish with honey and a honey dipper.
Two glasses of Berry Margarita Mocktail with ice, blackberries, lime wedges, and mint garnish sit on a marble tray. Nearby are a small bowl of honey with a dipper, loose blackberries, a striped cloth, and a bowl of blackberries.

I love serving this with a salted or Tajín rim, a lime wedge, and a few extra blackberries bobbing around in the glass like little jewels. You can dial up the fun factor by serving them in fancy glasses, adding lots of ice and maybe fun straws, and most definitely leading a “cheers” before the first sip!

If you’re building out a whole mocktail menu (highly recommend!), be sure to check out my Strawberry Peach Mimosa Mocktail, Cherry Mint Mocktail, and Pink Grapefruit Lemonade . They’re all easy, alcohol-free ways to keep the celebration going!

Two short glasses filled with a dark purple Berry Margarita Mocktail, ice, and blackberries, garnished with mint and a lime wedge. The glass rims are coated with salt. A bowl of blackberries is in the background.

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Two short glasses filled with a dark purple Berry Margarita Mocktail, ice, and blackberries, garnished with mint and a lime wedge. The glass rims are coated with salt. A bowl of blackberries is in the background.
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Blackberry Margarita Mocktail

A refreshing margarita mocktail made with juicy blackberries, fresh lime, orange, and a fizzy finish. It's festive and alcohol-free!
Yield: 1 drink
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • ¾ cup fresh blackberries, or any preferred berry, divided*
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 ounces orange juice
  • 1 can  lime or berry-flavored sparkling water or seltzer, chilled
  • Optional ice cubes
Ingredient Details to Know
*You can use fresh or frozen thawed

Instructions
 

  • In a glass, muddle ½ cup of blackberries with lime juice using a muddler or wooden spoon.
  • Add orange juice, chilled sparkling water or seltzer, and remaining whole blackberries (they can be fresh berries or frozen for fruity ice cubes) and stir.
  • Toss in optional ice cubes, if desired. For an extra-special touch, line your glass rims with coarse salt or Tajin before making your cocktails.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 1 drinkCalories: 40Carbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 3gTotal Sugar: 5g— Natural Sugar: 5g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin C: 29mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!