Low Sodium Spicy Margarita
Elevate your cocktail game with this vibrant Low Sodium Spicy Margarita—a guilt-free twist on the classic Mexican favorite. Bursting with bold flavors, this recipe combines silver tequila, fresh lime and orange juice, and a touch of light agave syrup for natural sweetness. The heat comes from muddled fresh jalapeño slices, creating the perfect balance of spice and citrus without added salt. Customize the glass rim by opting for a fiery chili powder and salt-free seasoning blend to add an extra kick, or keep it simple and skip the rim for a lighter option. With just 10 minutes of prep, this refreshing and heart-friendly spicy margarita is ideal for health-conscious happy hours or impressing guests at your next gathering. Garnish with a lime wedge and jalapeño slice, and serve chilled for an irresistible low sodium treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Silver tequila
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 1 oz Fresh orange juice
- 0.75 oz Agave syrup (light)
- 2 slices Jalapeño slice (fresh)
- 0.25 tsp Chili powder (for rim, optional)
- 0.25 tsp Salt-free seasoning blend (for rim, optional)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 each Lime wedge (for garnish)
- 1 each Jalapeño slice (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
1. Optional: Prepare the glass rim by mixing the chili powder and salt-free seasoning blend on a small plate. Run a lime wedge along the rim of your glass and dip the rim into the seasoning mix to coat.
2. Add the slices of fresh jalapeño to a cocktail shaker. Muddle gently to release the spice and flavors, but avoid over-muddling to prevent bitterness.
3. Add the tequila, fresh lime juice, orange juice, agave syrup, and ice cubes to the shaker.
4. Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
5. Fill your prepared glass with fresh ice, then strain the margarita mixture over the ice.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge and an optional jalapeño slice for an extra spicy presentation.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy, low-sodium margarita!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 3% | |
*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.
