Low Carb Skinny Margarita
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing and guilt-free Low Carb Skinny Margarita, the perfect balance of zesty lime and smooth tequila with a hint of orange. Designed with health-conscious drinkers in mind, this easy-to-make recipe swaps sugary syrups for stevia or your favorite low-carb sweetener, keeping the carbs at bay while maintaining all the flavor. A splash of club soda adds a delightful fizz, while a salted rim and lime wedge garnish amplify its classic margarita allure. Ready in under 5 minutes, this vibrant, low-calorie drink is ideal for keto followers and anyone craving a lighter twist on the beloved margarita. Cheers to indulging smarter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.25 tsp Orange extract
- 1 tsp Stevia or your preferred low-carb sweetener
- 1 oz Club soda
- 1 cup Ice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 piece Lime wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by preparing your glass: run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass and dip the rim into a small plate of salt to coat.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, fresh lime juice, orange extract, and stevia or low-carb sweetener.
Add ice to the shaker, covering the mixture thoroughly. Close the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain the margarita into the prepared glass filled with ice.
Top off the drink with 1 oz of club soda for a little fizz.
Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2370 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 33 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
