Kava Margarita Recipe: The Non-Alcoholic Margarita With a Real Buzz

A kava margarita delivers the classic lime-citrus profile of a traditional margarita with a functional botanical buzz from kava, kanna, and blue lotus — no tequila, no alcohol, no hangover. Here is how to serve Drink Gio Margarita at its best.

Ingredients

• 1 can Drink Gio Margarita (chilled)
• Ice
• Salt for rim (optional)
• Lime wedge (garnish)
• Margarita glass or rocks glass

Instructions

1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or rocks glass, then dip the rim in salt.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Pour one chilled can of Drink Gio Margarita over the ice.
4. Garnish with a fresh lime wedge and serve immediately.

Why Kava in a Margarita?

The classic margarita uses tequila for its buzz. Drink Gio replaces tequila with a precise triple-stack of kava, kanna, and blue lotus — delivering the citrus-lime profile you love alongside a real functional buzz. No impairment, no hangover, no sugar crash. Just the margarita experience.

Kava vs Tequila: Why Make the Switch?

Tequila delivers alcohol's social effects alongside calories, impairment, and next-morning consequences. Kava delivers social ease and relaxation without the drawbacks: zero calories from alcohol, zero impairment, zero hangover. The taste: premium lime-citrus that drinks exactly like a margarita. The feeling: closer to 1-2 cocktails than a glass of water.

Serving Suggestions

• Taco nights — Perfect pairing. Salt rim, lime, served alongside Mexican-inspired meals.
• Summer entertaining — Guests can enjoy unlimited rounds without the consequences.
• Dry January or sober events — The premium non-alcoholic option that doesn't feel like a compromise.
• Post-workout — Zero sugar, zero alcohol. Celebrate without setback.

FAQ: Kava Margarita

What is a kava margarita?

A kava margarita is a non-alcoholic cocktail that delivers the lime-citrus flavor of a classic margarita using kava root extract instead of tequila. Drink Gio Margarita is the only premium ready-to-drink kava margarita available.

Does a kava margarita get you drunk?

No — kava does not produce alcohol-like intoxication. Instead, kava creates a calm, social feeling through its kavalactones. Combined with kanna and blue lotus, the effect is a real functional buzz: social ease, elevated mood, and relaxation without impairment.

Where can I buy a kava margarita?

Drink Gio Margarita is available at drinkgio.com with nationwide shipping. Available as single cans, 4-packs, and in the Variety Pack.

How do you make a kava margarita?

Salt the rim of a glass, fill with ice, pour one chilled can of Drink Gio Margarita. Garnish with lime. Done in under 2 minutes.